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BJ12 LCV

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,969 mi
Last recorded132,969 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 132,969 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2025 132,967 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 130,958 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear mounting bush , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 130,953 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear mounting bush , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 125,900 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated advise metal clip fitted to boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 120,699 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot starting to split and outer clip only just secures boot to outer (bigger end) recommend replacement before next test (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged damage on outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 120,674 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail front face of arm corroded (hole made with thumb) and likely to fail (marked in yellow) (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot starting to split and outer clip only just secures boot to outer (bigger end) recommend replacement before next test (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged damage on outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 113,761 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 107,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 107,572 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 103,849 miles

Offside Front CV boot loose

Pass 31 Aug 2018 94,288 miles

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

Rear brake pads wearing low advise replacment / osf cv boot coming loose

Pass 29 Aug 2017 84,903 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Aug 2016 74,895 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 64,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2015 50,145 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 50,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 LCV is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black 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 BJ12 LCV, 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.

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What year was BJ12 LCV registered?

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

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