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BL12 DCY

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,645 mi
Last recorded153,645 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 DCY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 153,645 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 142,345 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 131,730 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 123,214 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp at centre corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2022 100,684 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2021 88,759 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 88,759 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 86,130 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 86,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 77,378 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 67,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 57,650 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2016 47,353 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 41,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BL12 DCY is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red 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 BL12 DCY, 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 BL12 DCY registered?

BL12 DCY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is BL12 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 DCY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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