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BK12 XFY

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,158 mi
Last recorded152,158 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 XFY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 152,158 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 144,879 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 141,113 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2023 141,030 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 133,618 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 120,513 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

uneven tyre wear , coolant leak

Pass 29 Jul 2019 110,327 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 105,856 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2018 105,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2018 102,822 miles

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

unable to inspect full underside due to covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 91,213 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 83,796 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 83,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 60,097 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 XFY is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XFY, 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 XFY registered?

BK12 XFY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is BK12 XFY safe to buy?

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