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AJ61 FOF

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

225,058 mi
Last recorded225,058 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 225,058 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 217,273 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 217,270 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 207,094 miles

Nearside Wing mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 207,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread at 1.39mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Wing mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 190,922 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 190,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 176,146 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

drivers seat backing panel adrift

Fail 19 Nov 2020 176,143 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front tread wearing low

drivers seat backing panel adrift

Pass 30 Oct 2019 162,773 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low 205/55/16v

Pass 14 Nov 2018 143,450 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread close to legal limit 2mm in places. limit 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 122,595 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC PADS WEARING LOW

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges corroding (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges corroding (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 122,405 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 205/55/16V (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

FRONT BRAKE DISC PADS WEARING LOW

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front INNER EDGE OF TYRE TREAD WEARING CLOSE TO CORDS ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges corroding (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges corroding (3.5.1i)

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SERVICE LIGHT ON

Pass 25 Nov 2016 100,284 miles

many under panels fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

oil leak turbo return pipe area

Pass 10 Dec 2015 80,370 miles

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

Pass 10 Dec 2014 60,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FOF 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 68.8%.

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 FOF, 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 FOF is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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