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2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,057 mi
Last recorded111,057 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL10 BUF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 111,057 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 94,086 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald both edges,cords will soon be visible,advise replacement 225 40 r18

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 1 outer edge,1 inner edge ()

Offside Front tyre going bald both edges

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly tight when rotated by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 74,004 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 74,003 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge 225 40 zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tracking check advised

Pass 22 Nov 2022 50,652 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 49,294 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 46,666 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021 46,666 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 45,400 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 40,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 37,526 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall/no ply or cords exposed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 5mm approx. (3.5.1g)

engine/under tray fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2018 37,526 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall/no ply or cords exposed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 5mm approx. (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both/showing white (1.4.A.2f)

engine/under tray fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 35,212 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 4mm approx. (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 35,206 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. on front axle (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 4mm approx. (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2016 28,406 miles

both rear tyres have punctures

Pass 21 Mar 2015 21,819 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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BL10 BUF is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BL10 BUF, 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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BL10 BUF is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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