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BMZ 8451

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,797 mi
Last recorded151,797 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMZ 8451
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 151,797 miles

Engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2024 141,134 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 135,210 miles

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2022 123,087 miles

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2021 117,771 miles

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2020 112,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and screw in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 103,544 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2018 92,163 miles

Metered Smoke Level Too Low To Register

Pass 24 Aug 2017 80,339 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 80,196 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 63,184 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 44,218 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 44,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BMZ 8451 is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BMZ 8451, 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 BMZ 8451?

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What year was BMZ 8451 registered?

BMZ 8451 is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is BMZ 8451 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMZ 8451 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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