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BL12 YRT

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,964 mi
Last recorded122,964 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 122,964 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear outer brake hoses corroded on ferrules bolted to calipers. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 118,050 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing more on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses corroded at ferrules on calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 118,050 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing more on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses corroded at ferrules on calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 110,366 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible joint split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake hose ferrules corroded at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hose ferrules corroded at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 103,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges more (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 102,997 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators showing as white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges more (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 95,868 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 84,702 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2020 74,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 67,222 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 67,219 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 58,059 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 49,688 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 42,211 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 29,230 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 29,227 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 YRT is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 BL12 YRT, 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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BL12 YRT is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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