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BK12 AHL

2012 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,066 mi
Last recorded97,066 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 AHL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 97,066 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 91,715 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 91,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 77,886 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 68,704 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 68,704 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 61,237 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 52,950 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 45,662 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 35,638 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertray fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2017 35,638 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Undertray fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 28,648 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 25,276 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 25,276 miles

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 21,080 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

cut in nearside front sidewall but not to cord

service light on

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 AHL is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AHL, 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 BK12 AHL registered?

BK12 AHL is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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