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BJ12 EBC

2012 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,750 mi
Last recorded92,750 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 EBC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 92,750 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 76,641 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 71,081 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

General corrosion to all suspension

Pass 27 Mar 2023 65,371 miles

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 2 Mar 2022 61,976 miles

Both front tyres slightly out of shape

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside rear shock soft

Pass 15 Mar 2021 59,619 miles

Both front shocks corroded

Both rear tyres cracking on tread and slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Mar 2020 58,575 miles

Both rear indicators slightly white

Both rear tyres out of shape

Coolant leak from bottom hose

Cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Offside front shock corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2020 58,575 miles

Both rear indicators slightly white

Both rear tyres out of shape

Coolant leak from bottom hose

Cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside front shock corroded

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 51,276 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

wipers poor

Pass 20 Mar 2018 45,433 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,828 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 31,713 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 24,691 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracking in tread but no cords exposed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EBC is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EBC, 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 EBC registered?

BJ12 EBC is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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