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AX61 AUL

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,599 mi
Last recorded124,599 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 AUL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 124,599 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 124,589 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 124,538 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bushes split/perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 116,458 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 116,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 109,766 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 103,330 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 98,314 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 96,291 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 87,680 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 78,463 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 78,463 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working indicator on the wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 68,207 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 56,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 44,036 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 AUL is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 AX61 AUL, 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 AX61 AUL registered?

AX61 AUL is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is AX61 AUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX61 AUL 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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