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MM61 ACF

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

236,921 mi
Last recorded236,921 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM61 ACF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 236,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 236,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 201,623 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack 3" long. May spread! (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 163,587 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 140,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (205/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (205/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (205/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 140,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (205/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (205/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (205/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 115,592 miles

plastic engine covers and under tray fitted, preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 17 Dec 2015 115,592 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

plastic engine covers and under tray fitted, preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Jan 2015 97,245 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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MM61 ACF is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MM61 ACF, 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 MM61 ACF registered?

MM61 ACF is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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