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MW61 ZFP

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,615 mi
Last recorded173,615 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 ZFP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 173,615 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 170,459 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 157,142 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Fail 4 Oct 2023 112,198 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Pass 6 Oct 2022 155,373 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 155,349 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 152,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 140,720 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 122,137 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 102,468 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 102,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 80,214 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 51,915 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 23,942 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 ZFP is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZFP, 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 ZFP registered?

MW61 ZFP is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 7 February 2012.

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