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BG12 ODB

2012 Audi A3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,682 mi
Last recorded74,682 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 ODB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 74,682 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 74,680 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust flexi at middle leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center exhaust split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2025 68,971 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 63,082 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 60,460 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 56,673 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 52,549 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 49,230 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 45,013 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 39,914 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 34,059 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 26,060 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 19,274 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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BG12 ODB is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 76,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG12 ODB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG12 ODB registered?

BG12 ODB is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is BG12 ODB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 ODB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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