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BJ12 MFU

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,267 mi
Last recorded205,267 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 MFU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 205,267 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine leak oil in sub tryer . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 191,197 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 181,950 miles

both rear tyres wear on edges

rear heat sheild over rear silencer box loose on fixings

Pass 26 May 2022 172,519 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

Pass 24 Nov 2020 160,260 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

unable to carry out full inspection due to engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2019 144,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 May 2019 144,050 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 121,322 miles

Windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Fail 15 May 2018 121,322 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 19 May 2017 98,233 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2017 98,233 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 81,927 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 May 2016 81,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 56,719 miles

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

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 MFU is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MFU, 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 MFU registered?

BJ12 MFU is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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