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AV12 BZM

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,707 mi
Last recorded64,707 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 BZM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 64,707 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall not exposing the cords

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 49,738 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

lean burn emissions system

Fail 24 Feb 2016 49,738 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

lean burn emissions system

Pass 7 Feb 2015 34,117 miles

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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AV12 BZM is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV12 BZM, 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 AV12 BZM registered?

AV12 BZM is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is AV12 BZM safe to buy?

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