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BG12 XAC

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,704 mi
Last recorded98,704 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 XAC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 98,704 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 98,704 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 95,178 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 93,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted limited inpection

Pass 3 Jul 2023 83,564 miles

exhaust clamp on center pipe has rotted away

Pass 11 May 2022 77,403 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 May 2021 69,943 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 63,168 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 56,262 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 49,431 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slight outter side wall damage

Pass 6 Jun 2017 41,289 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 31,395 miles

All four tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 May 2015 23,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres more worn on edges

os handbrake lever not fully returning to stop

Fail 14 May 2015 23,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres more worn on edges

both rear tyres perrished and cracked

os handbrake lever not fully returning to stop

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 XAC is a 2012 Audi A3 in White 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 XAC, 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 XAC registered?

BG12 XAC is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is BG12 XAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 XAC 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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