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BN12 DWP

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,876 mi
Last recorded104,876 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 DWP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2026 104,876 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 100,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 94,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 87,788 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 79,430 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 72,498 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 69,825 miles

tyres wearing thin

Pass 27 Mar 2019 63,887 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 57,816 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 50,048 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

emissions to clean to register so no print out issued

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2015 35,564 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 35,467 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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BN12 DWP 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 100%.

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 BN12 DWP, 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 BN12 DWP registered?

BN12 DWP is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is BN12 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 DWP shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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