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BL61 FTZ

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

156,295 mi
Last recorded156,295 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 FTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 156,295 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 156,290 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 157,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 151,656 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 141,067 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 133,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 117,647 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 107,385 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 29 Jul 2017 96,924 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre wearing on inner edge,smooth but not to excess. ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 85,356 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 75,184 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 57,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FTZ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BL61 FTZ, 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 BL61 FTZ registered?

BL61 FTZ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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The MOT history for BL61 FTZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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