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BK12 TEJ

2012 Audi A3

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,844 mi
Last recorded63,844 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 TEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 63,844 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 55,564 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 13 Feb 2025 55,564 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear Spring pans (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 49,147 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 44,993 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 39,796 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 39,796 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 35,719 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 33,384 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 29,683 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 25,412 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 25,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 21,671 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 17,270 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 12,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TEJ is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TEJ, 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 TEJ registered?

BK12 TEJ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is BK12 TEJ safe to buy?

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