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MT61 YSB

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,960 mi
Last recorded107,960 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 YSB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 107,960 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 102,169 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 94,478 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 94,477 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 85,724 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 79,943 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 79,943 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall has cords exposed. 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 78,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 77,308 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 77,308 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 77,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 73,572 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Pass 6 Sep 2018 68,469 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 64,179 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 64,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 59,305 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2015 52,015 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 42,367 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 42,365 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 42,135 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MT61 YSB is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT61 YSB, 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 MT61 YSB registered?

MT61 YSB is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is MT61 YSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT61 YSB shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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