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AS61 MSS

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,081 mi
Last recorded167,081 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS61 MSS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 167,081 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 165,559 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 165,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 163,640 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 161,985 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 161,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 159,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 154,106 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 154,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/r outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

service light on

Pass 15 Apr 2019 142,173 miles

2 Child seats fitted in rear

Engine undertray loose

Front discs worn on inner faces

Front pads appear low

Stone chip in zone A

Wipers poor

Pass 16 Apr 2018 123,319 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 104,626 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 91,221 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 91,221 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 73,279 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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AS61 MSS is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AS61 MSS, 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 AS61 MSS registered?

AS61 MSS is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is AS61 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS61 MSS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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