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AX61 AHO

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,163 mi
Last recorded145,163 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 AHO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 145,163 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 129,542 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 115,279 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 105,593 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 105,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2021 96,695 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 96,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2020 87,024 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 80,300 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 72,864 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 66,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 57,808 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 49,033 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 AHO is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX61 AHO registered?

AX61 AHO is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is AX61 AHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX61 AHO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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