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BK12 YLA

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,273 mi
Last recorded104,273 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 YLA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 104,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 101,022 miles

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

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

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

clutch feel spongy

Pass 24 Aug 2019 97,609 miles

low emissions

Pass 21 Aug 2018 89,465 miles

low emissions

Pass 25 Aug 2017 81,097 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 72,549 miles

emissions too low to measure

Pass 30 Apr 2015 64,961 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 64,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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 YLA is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YLA, 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 YLA registered?

BK12 YLA is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is BK12 YLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 YLA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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