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AJ12 BZA

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,064 mi
Last recorded135,064 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 BZA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 135,064 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 135,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 129,609 miles

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

slight smear from front wipers

Pass 25 Aug 2023 123,515 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 116,649 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 108,289 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 rear indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered on inner edges both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 108,288 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding binding and disc discoloured from heat (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 rear indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered on inner edges both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 95,463 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 87,236 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 77,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 67,495 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 56,357 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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AJ12 BZA is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AJ12 BZA, 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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AJ12 BZA is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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