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BK12 CYH

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,617 mi
Last recorded118,617 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 CYH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 118,617 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 118,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 116,639 miles

Chassis has been undersealed

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 116,545 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

under the car dry advised wax oil

Fail 10 Jun 2024 116,540 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

under the car dry advised wax oil

Pass 7 Nov 2022 113,927 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 113,924 miles

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 97,318 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 97,318 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working Door mirror type (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 92,318 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 92,318 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 87,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,717 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and tyre perished / splitting on inner edges, no cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished and starting to split on inner side wall of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and tyre perished / wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 56,606 miles

Advise slight age cracking on inner edge of N/S/R tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2016 42,798 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 31,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 30,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CYH is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CYH, 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 CYH registered?

BK12 CYH is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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