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BJ07 JAS

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,510 mi
Last recorded137,510 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 JAS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 137,510 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 115,161 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 115,139 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 104,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2 mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 104,067 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail insercure (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail insercure (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2 mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 92,388 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 92,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 87,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 81,925 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 71,810 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 54,893 miles

Brake Pad Wear Light Illuminated On Dash

Pass 18 Dec 2017 40,213 miles

Both rear brakes binding but not excessively enough to be a failure

Pass 12 Dec 2016 34,272 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 29,075 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 29,075 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 23,488 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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BJ07 JAS is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ07 JAS, 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 BJ07 JAS registered?

BJ07 JAS is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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