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BL61 UEM

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,680 mi
Last recorded109,680 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 UEM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 109,680 miles

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

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

engine and body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Feb 2021 101,550 miles

Offside Front bumper insecure

Fail 26 Feb 2021 101,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing on inner edge (225/40 18 92w) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front bumper insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2020 97,409 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 97,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 91,817 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 76,817 miles

no diesel test print out due to low emissions

Pass 28 Feb 2017 72,001 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Emissions too clean to be recorded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 67,437 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 67,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 49,678 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 UEM is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UEM, 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 UEM registered?

BL61 UEM is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 18 February 2012.

Is BL61 UEM safe to buy?

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