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AM61 FOY

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,954 mi
Last recorded125,954 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM61 FOY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 125,954 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 122,701 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 116,608 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 111,697 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 106,085 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 99,202 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 93,872 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip mid low centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 93,872 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip mid low centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 88,798 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 84,804 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 79,604 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 73,124 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 73,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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AM61 FOY is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AM61 FOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM61 FOY registered?

AM61 FOY is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is AM61 FOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM61 FOY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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