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MW61 KBE

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

124,177 mi
Last recorded124,177 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 KBE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 124,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing more heavily (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 122,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and disc glazed (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 113,528 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 113,528 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 20 Feb 2023 105,793 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 99,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded

pad warning on dash (pad thickness ok)

Pass 24 Feb 2021 90,909 miles

Central exhaust clamp really rusty

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 83,796 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear tyres on 2mm and cracked on tread

nearside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 5 Mar 2019 74,806 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 70,249 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Aug 2017 58,960 miles

Rev limiter fitted not allowing required revs and/or emission smoke level too clean to obtain test reading/result

Pass 25 Aug 2016 49,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,635 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 20,361 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 KBE is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KBE, 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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MW61 KBE is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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