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AV12 BZR

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,784 mi
Last recorded68,784 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 BZR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 68,784 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 62,421 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 60,977 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 58,669 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 55,123 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 50,371 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 47,701 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 40,278 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 35,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 35,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 31,323 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 25,323 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 25,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm but bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 20,130 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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AV12 BZR is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV12 BZR, 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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What year was AV12 BZR registered?

AV12 BZR is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AV12 BZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 BZR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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