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AJ61 FPE

2012 Audi A3

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,165 mi
Last recorded82,165 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FPE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 82,165 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 76,381 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 70,508 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 70,504 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 64,177 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 60,017 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 56,833 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone B less than 40mm and not affecting view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion lip to inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion lip to inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 55,006 miles

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

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

Rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 28 Jan 2019 50,463 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2018 43,348 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 36,670 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 32,161 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 25,540 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 FPE is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FPE, 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 FPE registered?

AJ61 FPE is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is AJ61 FPE safe to buy?

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