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MM61 CYE

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,104 mi
Last recorded107,104 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM61 CYE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 107,104 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 92,449 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 92,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 90,830 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 84,400 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 77,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 77,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 74,130 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 69,155 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner tread

Fail 14 Nov 2019 69,155 miles

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

offside front tyre bald on inner tread

Pass 9 Nov 2018 53,125 miles

Nearside Front inner tyre edge worn close to limit

covers fitted + undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2017 38,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 38,125 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine oil level just above min on dipstick

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 29,239 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 29,239 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 22,608 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 17,497 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm tread depth

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 CYE is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol 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 MM61 CYE, 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 CYE registered?

MM61 CYE is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 18 February 2012.

Is MM61 CYE safe to buy?

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