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BJ12 LBX

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,063 mi
Last recorded153,063 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 LBX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 153,063 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 142,838 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 133,587 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 126,250 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 113,923 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 101,450 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 88,794 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 84,530 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' LARGE CRACK BUT NOT IN VIEW (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 73,272 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 59,125 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 56,165 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear number plates starting to de-laminate.

nearside front road wheel slightly buckled on inner rim.

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 LBX is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LBX, 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 LBX registered?

BJ12 LBX is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is BJ12 LBX safe to buy?

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