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BG12 XRY

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,082 mi
Last recorded116,082 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 XRY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 116,082 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 104,921 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 97,562 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 90,997 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 90,997 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 88,093 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 31 Oct 2020 80,699 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 74,238 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 65,688 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 57,248 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 38,554 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 30,332 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 XRY is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XRY, 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 XRY registered?

BG12 XRY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is BG12 XRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 XRY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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