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AK61 XCY

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,354 mi
Last recorded145,354 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 XCY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2026 145,354 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2025 142,958 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 142,901 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 138,848 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 134,532 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2021
Pass 28 Aug 2020 117,209 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Aug 2019 110,605 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Sep 2018 103,923 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))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 103,907 miles

Front FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

Pass 5 Jan 2017 97,662 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 91,113 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2015 78,735 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 78,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 78,413 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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AK61 XCY is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AK61 XCY, 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 AK61 XCY registered?

AK61 XCY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is AK61 XCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 XCY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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