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MW61 YFD

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,186 mi
Last recorded149,186 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 YFD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 149,186 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly perished and nail in tyre - Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 149,186 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly perished and nail in tyre - Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 141,401 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 141,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 133,001 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 133,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 125,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall -ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 125,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner front facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall -ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2021 117,626 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 110,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 105,075 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 99,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 91,409 miles

Engine covers+under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2016 86,332 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 86,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 76,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 76,157 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated audi cam done (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 582,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Smoke meter not registered due to low flow model,(no visible smoke).

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Jan 2015 58,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Smoke meter not registered due to low flow model,(no visible smoke).

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 YFD is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YFD, 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 YFD is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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