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AX61 AHL

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

209,270 mi
Last recorded209,270 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 AHL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 209,270 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 198,128 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 195,127 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 193,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower suspension arm rear bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 190,814 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes slight cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2021 188,516 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes slight splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2021 188,512 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes slight splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2020 183,107 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 170,741 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 158,443 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 146,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear seats in the lowered position at time of test

Pass 31 Dec 2015 133,302 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 115,416 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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AX61 AHL is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 AX61 AHL, 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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AX61 AHL is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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