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MV61 XWW

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

178,634 mi
Last recorded178,634 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 XWW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 178,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 163,945 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 149,666 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 135,507 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 121,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 107,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 88,722 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 72,603 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 62,724 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 52,107 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 50,928 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 36,132 miles

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 XWW is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XWW, 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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MV61 XWW is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 28 February 2012.

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