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BD61 WYW

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,796 mi
Last recorded110,796 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 WYW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 110,796 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2026 110,587 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working wingmirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2025 103,902 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 96,607 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 86,101 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 77,576 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 77,576 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2021 70,705 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 68,228 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 65,493 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 62,952 miles

Zero Emitter, No smoke readings available

Fail 18 May 2018 62,946 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Zero Emitter, No smoke readings available

Pass 30 Jan 2017 51,894 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 51,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split around inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 39,327 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 39,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 27,032 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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BD61 WYW is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BD61 WYW, 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 BD61 WYW registered?

BD61 WYW is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is BD61 WYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 WYW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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