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BL61 PUV

2012 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,783 mi
Last recorded118,783 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 PUV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 118,783 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also both suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 116,030 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 116,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 108,992 miles

Nearside Front Wheel arch lining loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 108,992 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch lining loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wiper blade smeary

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 100,628 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 86,943 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 86,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 65,254 miles

rear brake discs are worn

rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 9 Sep 2016 49,813 miles

Emissions test carried out however no smoke detected

Pass 7 Aug 2015 34,982 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 34,879 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 32,214 miles

nearside rear tyre,nail in repairable area.

nearside rear tyre,tread out of shape on inner edge.

wipers smear slightly.

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 PUV is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL61 PUV, 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 PUV is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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