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MW61 DVU

2012 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,899 mi
Last recorded46,899 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 DVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 46,899 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are cracking and perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 45,307 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OS and NS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OS and NS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper not working

Pass 6 Feb 2024 42,821 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 40,365 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres just starting to crack and perish in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil is on min

Pass 9 Feb 2022 37,131 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators are slightly discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 33,874 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators are slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 31,114 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 31,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 27,876 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 21 Feb 2018 25,336 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 22,179 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 19,982 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres are wearing unevenly.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 16,488 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 DVU is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MW61 DVU, 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 MW61 DVU registered?

MW61 DVU is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 21 February 2012.

Is MW61 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW61 DVU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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