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BL12 YCC

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,780 mi
Last recorded99,780 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 99,780 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 98,011 miles

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

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

brake warning light on dash

Fail 14 Feb 2025 98,011 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

brake warning light on dash

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 95,145 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 94,206 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 90,322 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 86,065 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 78,450 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 78,450 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 68,534 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2017 56,697 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 43,008 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 32,987 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front 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 YCC is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YCC, 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 YCC registered?

BL12 YCC is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is BL12 YCC safe to buy?

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