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BG12 ODC

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,678 mi
Last recorded130,678 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 ODC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 130,678 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 124,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17,,3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17,,3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 124,991 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17,,3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17,,3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 117,926 miles

dog cover fitted to rear seats ,unable to check seat belts

Pass 21 Dec 2022 112,186 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 96,800 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 95,408 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 80,364 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 73,489 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 63,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 51,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 40,041 miles

Nearside Front small chunk out of tyre sidewall (outter)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 30,644 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 20,133 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 ODC is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ODC, 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.

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What year was BG12 ODC registered?

BG12 ODC is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is BG12 ODC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 ODC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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