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BN12 FME

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

154,089 mi
Last recorded154,089 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 FME
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 154,089 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear light unit slightly damages

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))

coolant level above max mark

exhaust centre clamp slightly deteriorated

exhaust flex pipe slightly deteriorated

rear of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2026 154,089 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear light unit slightly damages

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))

coolant level above max mark

exhaust centre clamp slightly deteriorated

exhaust flex pipe slightly deteriorated

rear of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2025 147,004 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

exhaust centre clamp deteriorated

exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2025 147,004 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

exhaust centre clamp deteriorated

exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2024 139,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources only half working in L.E.D bulb (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but does not allow ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust flexi slighty deteriorated

Fail 2 Jan 2024 139,953 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but does not allow the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Dec 2023 139,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but does not allow the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2023 132,107 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 132,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 122,759 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 113,355 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 113,328 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush wrong bolt fitted (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 97,059 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 97,059 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 79,465 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 69,124 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,935 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,422 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 FME is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BN12 FME, 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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BN12 FME is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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