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MW61 VPL

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,575 mi
Last recorded142,575 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 142,575 miles

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

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

Rear Age related underbody surface rust

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 140,722 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 138,967 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 137,180 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 136,090 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/O/S REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 132,782 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 206,023 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Jan 2020 206,023 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 200,535 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 118,671 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 118,494 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 106,012 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 89,440 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 89,440 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 85,558 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 85,509 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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 VPL is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VPL, 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 VPL registered?

MW61 VPL is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is MW61 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW61 VPL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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