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BL61 PUX

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,401 mi
Last recorded69,401 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 PUX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 69,401 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 67,430 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 65,166 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s fronts damp (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rears very slight cracking in tread and slight damage outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 65,162 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s fronts damp (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rears very slight cracking in tread and slight damage outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 62,091 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 60,295 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 60,283 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 58,136 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 56,291 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 53,822 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 51,002 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 45,480 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 40,516 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 35,391 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 30,850 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 24,054 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 24,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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BL61 PUX is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PUX, 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 PUX registered?

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

Is BL61 PUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 PUX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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