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BK12 AHU

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,001 mi
Last recorded72,001 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 AHU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 72,001 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

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

Nearside Front top mount bearing slightly rough

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

Offside Front top mount bearing slightly rough

Fail 29 May 2026 72,001 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust clamp corroded

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

Nearside Front top mount bearing slightly rough

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

Offside Front top mount bearing slightly rough

Pass 5 Feb 2025 68,461 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 63,855 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 58,587 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 52,542 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 46,087 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 42,724 miles

Offside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Jun 2020 42,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jul 2019 36,761 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 36,760 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 34,225 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 29,963 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 25,100 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 14,658 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 14,193 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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BK12 AHU is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BK12 AHU, 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 AHU registered?

BK12 AHU is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is BK12 AHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 AHU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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