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BK12 KZX

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,593 mi
Last recorded108,593 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 KZX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 108,593 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front McPherson strut upper attachment has slight movement

Pass 27 Sep 2024 105,202 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper McPherson strut upper attachment has slight movement

Pass 2 Oct 2023 101,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 101,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 96,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 30 Aug 2022 96,112 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Mar 2021 94,293 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 85,829 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 74,180 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 63,126 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 49,618 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 37,877 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 27,867 miles

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 KZX is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 KZX, 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 KZX registered?

BK12 KZX is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is BK12 KZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 KZX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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