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AN61 SAR

2012 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,473 mi
Last recorded113,473 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN61 SAR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 113,473 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 110,330 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 106,211 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 102,035 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 99,333 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 99,333 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 90,438 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 85,128 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 76,928 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 67,987 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 60,460 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 59,419 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 59,418 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 48,155 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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AN61 SAR is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AN61 SAR, 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 AN61 SAR registered?

AN61 SAR is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is AN61 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN61 SAR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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