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BG12 TVF

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,481 mi
Last recorded81,481 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 TVF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 81,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 77,468 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 69,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 69,341 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicator bulbs discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear brake pads below 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 59,741 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 50,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 50,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 37,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 29,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2015 27,789 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 TVF is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TVF, 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 TVF registered?

BG12 TVF is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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