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BG61 TZP

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,178 mi
Last recorded123,178 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 TZP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 123,178 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 120,192 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 120,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 116,680 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 116,641 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 111,937 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 106,792 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 106,792 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 104,161 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 4 Dec 2019 99,862 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Fail 4 Dec 2019 99,862 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 4 Dec 2018 93,141 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 93,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords center tread (marked) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 90,156 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 29 Nov 2016 87,774 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 11 Dec 2015 83,511 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 76,984 miles

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

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

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

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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BG61 TZP is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG61 TZP, 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 BG61 TZP registered?

BG61 TZP is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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