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BJ12 CUO

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,229 mi
Last recorded116,229 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 CUO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 116,229 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 112,825 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 107,303 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 95,792 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2022 83,176 miles

Under tray covers fitted

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 83,174 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2021 71,240 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 69,830 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 67,780 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 63,908 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 46,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre nail damage

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 33,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2015 33,985 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front foglight inop

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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BJ12 CUO is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BJ12 CUO, 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 BJ12 CUO registered?

BJ12 CUO is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is BJ12 CUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 CUO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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