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BN12 FNZ

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,119 mi
Last recorded154,119 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 FNZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 154,119 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 147,602 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 143,491 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine tray fitted & covers

Pass 30 Mar 2023 134,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 134,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 125,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Apr 2021 116,023 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 109,836 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 98,944 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 84,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 84,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement big bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement big bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 76,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 76,439 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 67,617 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 53,636 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BN12 FNZ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FNZ, 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 FNZ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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