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BL61 GYO

2012 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

26,743 mi
Last recorded26,743 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 GYO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 26,743 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 26,449 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 26,057 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 26,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 25,395 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 24,539 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 23,561 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 22,718 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 20,802 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 18,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 16,700 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 14,044 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 10,682 miles

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 GYO is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL61 GYO registered?

BL61 GYO is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is BL61 GYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 GYO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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