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BL61 FTO

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,613 mi
Last recorded118,613 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 FTO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 118,613 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 113,415 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 106,332 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Number plate lamp dim

Pass 23 Feb 2023 97,922 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 90,835 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Front brake discs scored.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake discs scored.

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front. (1.2.1 (f))

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 17 Feb 2022 90,835 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Under trays fitted on.

Rear brake discs scored.

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front. (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Front brake discs scored.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 88,718 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 88,714 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 87,855 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 75,798 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 75,740 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 61,983 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 48,198 miles

Emissions to low to test.

Nearside Rear Outer Sidewall perishing

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Sidewall perishing

Pass 22 Feb 2016 36,410 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 25,756 miles

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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BL61 FTO is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL61 FTO, 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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BL61 FTO is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 25 February 2012.

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