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BG12 TVU

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,927 mi
Last recorded106,927 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 TVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 106,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 98,232 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 92,045 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 79,359 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 74,547 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 67,637 miles

restricted view of the engine bay, cover fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2020 63,076 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2019 59,891 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2018 54,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner edge"s (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

n/s front tyre cracking on the inner side wall

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2018 54,952 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner edge"s (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

n/s front tyre cracking on the inner side wall

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2017 50,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 45,575 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 45,572 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 41,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TVU is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 TVU, 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

How do I check the history of BG12 TVU?

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What year was BG12 TVU registered?

BG12 TVU is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is BG12 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 TVU 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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