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AJ61 FKA

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,829 mi
Last recorded121,829 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FKA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 121,829 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 120,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear wiper arm insecure

tpms light on

Fail 13 Feb 2024 120,560 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear wiper arm insecure

tpms light on

Pass 18 Feb 2023 114,105 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf clamp/seal area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 114,101 miles

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf clamp/seal area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 106,462 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 100,859 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 96,971 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 96,971 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 80,920 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 64,952 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 46,743 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 46,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3,000 miles recheck (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 38,288 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Jan 2015 28,615 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 28,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wear edges tread cut/lifting on edges no cords/ply exposed tho advise replace.

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 FKA is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ61 FKA, 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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AJ61 FKA is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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