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MV61 XXJ

2012 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,819 mi
Last recorded78,819 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 XXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 78,819 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 70,432 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 70,431 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 64,538 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 64,538 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 61,748 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 58,298 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 56,828 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 51,062 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 48,179 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 43,093 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 32,573 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bush Slightly Worn ()

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 32,573 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bush Slightly Worn ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 22,667 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 17,314 miles

n/s/r lamp unit cracked

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 XXJ is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XXJ, 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 MV61 XXJ registered?

MV61 XXJ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is MV61 XXJ safe to buy?

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