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BK12 AGX

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,382 mi
Last recorded100,382 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 AGX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 100,382 miles

Rear Rear sub frame covered in underseal

Pass 18 Nov 2025 96,552 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 96,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 18 Nov 2024 89,900 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 89,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 83,580 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 83,571 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 77,651 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 77,643 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 72,199 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 66,525 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 58,529 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 52,586 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 52,586 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 47,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2016 40,746 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 33,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear wiper smearing screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing screen

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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BK12 AGX is a 2012 Audi A3 in White 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 BK12 AGX, 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 BK12 AGX registered?

BK12 AGX is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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