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BL12 JVV

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

199,756 mi
Last recorded199,756 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 JVV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 199,756 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Fail 7 Feb 2026 199,754 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion under vehicle

Pass 8 Feb 2025 163,105 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s, n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 137,416 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 116,879 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 116,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 96,029 miles

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

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

slight crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 13 Feb 2021 89,598 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 82,164 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 75,668 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 67,926 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 59,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 59,315 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 39,709 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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BL12 JVV 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 BL12 JVV, 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 JVV registered?

BL12 JVV is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is BL12 JVV safe to buy?

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