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MV61 DZS

2012 Audi A3

Purple Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,849 mi
Last recorded166,849 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 DZS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2022 166,849 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 166,849 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working led 1 of 2 lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working led 2 of 2 lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 162,292 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 162,291 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 158,720 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 158,315 miles

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

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

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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MV61 DZS is a 2012 Audi A3 in Purple with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MV61 DZS, 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 MV61 DZS registered?

MV61 DZS is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is MV61 DZS safe to buy?

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