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MW61 WDE

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,582 mi
Last recorded162,582 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2025 162,582 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 155,044 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 143,880 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 133,116 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 125,187 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 120,189 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 113,150 miles

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

emissions too clean

Pass 22 Mar 2017 100,229 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges both tyres and wall damage (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers

Pass 14 Apr 2016 90,206 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 89,060 miles

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

Offside front tyre has light damage on inner sidewall

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 71,958 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 70,869 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 WDE is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WDE, 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 WDE registered?

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

Is MW61 WDE safe to buy?

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