BF12RAU - AUDI A3
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 16 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 18 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
18
Passed Tests
11
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 23 April 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 174,102 mi
Expires: 22 April 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory front skirt metal rods sticking out
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory car corroded in parts
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed - 26 March 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 173,913 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous FRONT SKIRT METAL RODS STICKING OUT
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory FRONT SKIRT METAL RODS STICKING OUT
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory car corroded in parts
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge worn out (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 01 March 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 163,449 mi
Expires: 28 February 2025
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous front skirt rods covered with foam
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory front skirt rods covered with foam
Failed - 28 February 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 163,440 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury body kit bolts (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury body kit bolts (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Major Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded/ clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 31 January 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 153,951 mi
Expires: 10 February 2024
Failed - 30 January 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 153,931 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 11 February 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 144,025 mi
Expires: 10 February 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 10 February 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 143,956 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 06 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,133 mi
Expires: 05 February 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory rear seat loaded... remove load to inspect belts etc . reload
- Advisory Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed - 27 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,693 mi
Expires: 05 February 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory beamset headlamps ( n/s too low.. o/s too high )
- Advisory Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Passed - 21 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,474 mi
Expires: 05 February 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front wipers lying on side of wiping edge. not clearing screen. replaced
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory coolant bottle MT. top up prior to MOT
Passed - 22 January 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,880 mi
Expires: 05 February 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve corroded (7.1.2)
Failed - 22 January 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,880 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Major Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Major Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated not tested due to brake binding (2.6.1)
- Major Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated not tested due to brake binding (2.6.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Coolant leak topped up expansion tank
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve corroded (7.1.2)
Passed - 30 January 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,399 mi
Expires: 05 February 2018
Failed - 30 January 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,398 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Passed - 06 February 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,182 mi
Expires: 05 February 2017
Passed - 06 March 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,635 mi
Expires: 15 March 2016
Failed - 06 March 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,635 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for BF12RAU?
The MOT expires on 22 April 2026.
What is the tax status of BF12RAU?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 January 2026.
What are the specifications of BF12RAU?
This is a 2012 AUDI A3 in Red. It runs on Diesel with a 1598cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of BF12RAU?
This vehicle produces 99 g/km of CO2 emissions.