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MW61 HCV

2012 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,888 mi
Last recorded81,888 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 HCV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 81,888 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 76,477 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 70,898 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 66,670 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 62,305 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 56,876 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 52,861 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 45,755 miles

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 7 Mar 2019 45,755 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 9 Mar 2018 39,149 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted to vehicle obscuring view of some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2018 39,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp inoperable

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

Under-trays fitted to vehicle obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2017 32,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2016 26,612 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 19 Mar 2015 21,235 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 HCV is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HCV, 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 HCV registered?

MW61 HCV is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 17 February 2012.

Is MW61 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW61 HCV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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