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AJ61 LHT

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,225 mi
Last recorded145,225 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 LHT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2025 145,225 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 131,316 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 116,538 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 115,799 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 108,094 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 91,182 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 80,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 80,260 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 67,560 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 57,047 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 38,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Light chips in screen

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 LHT is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LHT, 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 LHT registered?

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

Is AJ61 LHT safe to buy?

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