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BL61 SYA

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,431 mi
Last recorded65,431 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 SYA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 65,431 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 62,753 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 58,136 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 53,537 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 49,946 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 45,700 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 45,700 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 40,384 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 33,944 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 28,480 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 24,022 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 19,456 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 15,072 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 15,072 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 SYA is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SYA, 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

How do I check the history of BL61 SYA?

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What year was BL61 SYA registered?

BL61 SYA is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 15 February 2012.

Is BL61 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 SYA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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