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BK12 XTN

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,965 mi
Last recorded178,965 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 178,965 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower gearbox mount/rubber (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 178,861 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower gearbox mount/rubber (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 159,074 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 159,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 152,097 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 145,795 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak from centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front osf nsf tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 141,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link top joint cover small hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 18 Sep 2020 137,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres worn uneven

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 24 Sep 2019 130,904 miles

both front tyres worn uneven

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 18 Sep 2018 121,530 miles

both front tyres worn uneven worn hard inner edge

both rear tyres worn uneven stepped

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 29 Sep 2017 111,472 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 104,953 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 May 2017 104,953 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face of disc braking apart (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 May 2016 84,484 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 67,864 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 XTN is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 XTN, 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 XTN registered?

BK12 XTN is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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