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BN07 JAN

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,531 mi
Last recorded116,531 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 JAN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 116,531 miles

Nearside Front C.V boot, damp but no holes

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge and cracked

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

Rear heatshield insecure, [ fuel tank ]

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2024 112,957 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wiper scratches on windscreen not affecting drivers view

Fail 18 Sep 2024 112,957 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wiper scratches on windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 28 Jul 2023 109,432 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 101,022 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 101,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 89,055 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 29 Jul 2021 89,053 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 6 Jul 2020 79,584 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 70,795 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 70,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2018 64,442 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 52,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 43,543 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 39,780 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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BN07 JAN is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BN07 JAN, 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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BN07 JAN is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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