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BL12 NPJ

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,602 mi
Last recorded105,602 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 NPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 105,602 miles

Offside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 105,602 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 93,173 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 71,116 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 71,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 54,697 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 40,237 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 34,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front Tyre outer sidewall has cut/damage, but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

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

Offside front Tyre inner sidewall has cut/damage, but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

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 NPJ is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BL12 NPJ, 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 NPJ registered?

BL12 NPJ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is BL12 NPJ safe to buy?

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