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MW61 XKU

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,602 mi
Last recorded112,602 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 112,602 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 112,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 101,516 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 96,901 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 85,572 miles

Emissions not registered

Exhaust sleeve corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2020 85,572 miles

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

Emissions not registered

Exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 72,002 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 60,407 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 52,199 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 43,752 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 37,480 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 29,551 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 XKU is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XKU, 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 XKU registered?

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

Is MW61 XKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW61 XKU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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