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BK12 XGL

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,626 mi
Last recorded124,626 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 XGL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 124,626 miles

under body undersealed

Pass 29 Apr 2025 121,209 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 121,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 117,158 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 117,158 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 106,462 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 87,493 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (modified clamp) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 71,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside nsr tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 28 May 2019 56,736 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 49,286 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 43,428 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 35,120 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 28,631 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 22,380 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 XGL is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 XGL, 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.

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What year was BK12 XGL registered?

BK12 XGL is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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