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MK61 WFF

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,037 mi
Last recorded127,037 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 WFF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 127,037 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 127,037 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 119,646 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 114,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 110,706 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 110,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 105,498 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 101,166 miles

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

under shields fitted

Pass 6 May 2020 98,435 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Exhaust emissions are too clean to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 94,650 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 94,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 91,431 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 87,233 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45 R17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Service due

Fail 10 Jul 2017 87,233 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45 R17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Service due

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 81,435 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 73,596 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2015 73,329 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 73,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 71,590 miles

front number plate delaminating

n/s wiper enroaching windscreen NOT obscuring drivers view of the road

Fail 12 Dec 2014 71,582 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front number plate delaminating

n/s wiper enroaching windscreen NOT obscuring drivers view of the road

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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MK61 WFF is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MK61 WFF, 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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MK61 WFF is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 21 February 2012.

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