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AO61 UWR

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

171,889 mi
Last recorded171,889 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 UWR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 171,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 164,371 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 164,371 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 157,295 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 153,426 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 148,784 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 143,428 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 138,385 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 131,207 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 124,037 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 115,105 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 101,100 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 95,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s and n/s front tyre outter sidewalls damaged

unable to do emmisions engine wont rev

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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AO61 UWR is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 AO61 UWR, 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 AO61 UWR registered?

AO61 UWR is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is AO61 UWR safe to buy?

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