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AJ61 AYW

2012 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,220 mi
Last recorded132,220 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 AYW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 132,220 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 124,728 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 111,660 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 104,757 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 104,757 miles

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 23,385 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 82,164 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot has a small hole allowing grease to escape

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 65,574 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 65,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 52,291 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

osr 2 mm

Fail 16 Oct 2018 52,287 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

osr 2 mm

Pass 1 Nov 2017 36,640 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 30,099 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 25,047 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 18,483 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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AJ61 AYW is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ61 AYW, 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 AJ61 AYW registered?

AJ61 AYW is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 2012.

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