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MW61 VNP

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

68,228 mi
Last recorded68,228 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 68,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

brake warning light on but brakes ok all round

Fail 17 Jun 2026 68,228 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

brake warning light on but brakes ok all round

Pass 10 Jun 2025 66,268 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 65,038 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 63,954 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 62,678 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 61,160 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 60,265 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 58,887 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 56,427 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 53,655 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 49,658 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 45,832 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 41,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VNP is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 VNP, 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 VNP registered?

MW61 VNP is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 9 February 2012.

Is MW61 VNP safe to buy?

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