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AV61 YKY

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,304 mi
Last recorded105,304 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 YKY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 105,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 103,282 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 101,279 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 98,110 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 97,267 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 93,881 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 89,657 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre UNREPAIRABLE position, also out of shape inner edge ()

Fail 10 Jan 2020 89,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre UNREPAIRABLE position, also out of shape inner edge ()

Pass 7 Jan 2019 76,950 miles

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

Rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Dec 2017 64,707 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 50,608 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 41,304 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 35,165 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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AV61 YKY is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AV61 YKY, 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 AV61 YKY registered?

AV61 YKY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is AV61 YKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 YKY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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