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MW61 AAV

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,238 mi
Last recorded147,238 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 AAV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 147,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jul 2022 147,238 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Aug 2021 134,042 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system coroded

Fail 30 Aug 2021 134,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system coroded

Pass 5 Aug 2020 127,958 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 120,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 110,801 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 110,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 96,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Nearside Rear 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 view of some testable items

Pass 3 Jan 2017 96,554 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 5 Mar 2016 90,191 miles

Emmisions to low for smoke tester to read oil temperature 75 Degrees

Engine bay covers fitted

Under tray fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2016 90,191 miles

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

Emmisions to low for smoke tester to read oil temperature 75 Degrees

Engine bay covers fitted

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 79,061 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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MW61 AAV is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MW61 AAV, 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 MW61 AAV registered?

MW61 AAV is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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The MOT history for MW61 AAV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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