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AO61 WXR

2012 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,448 mi
Last recorded96,448 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 WXR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 96,448 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 96,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 72,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 61,433 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 57,592 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 46,595 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 40,185 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 38,050 miles

Front offside & nearside tyres wearing on inner edge 225/45/17

Fail 31 Oct 2019 38,049 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front offside & nearside tyres wearing on inner edge 225/45/17

Pass 16 Nov 2018 33,776 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 29,964 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 24,351 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 20,042 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 20,040 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)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 14,715 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2014 14,713 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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AO61 WXR is a 2012 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WXR, 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 AO61 WXR registered?

AO61 WXR is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is AO61 WXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 WXR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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