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MW61 HCC

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,307 mi
Last recorded114,307 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 HCC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 114,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage to inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 111,709 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 111,702 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 103,117 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 103,115 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 86,027 miles

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

Offside Front under tray broken and partly missing

Fail 14 Nov 2022 86,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front under tray broken and partly missing

Pass 16 Nov 2021 67,236 miles

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

Nearside Front multiple knicks in outer sidewall of tyre.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 milimetre tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 56,564 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 56,564 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 52,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside number plate light not working

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 43,688 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 38,538 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 31,110 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 31,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 HCC is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HCC, 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 HCC registered?

MW61 HCC is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is MW61 HCC safe to buy?

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