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AO61 XDZ

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,615 mi
Last recorded68,615 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 XDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 68,615 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 68,613 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 64,859 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 60,575 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 56,437 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 53,072 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 53,072 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 47,875 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 44,720 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 40,156 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 41,056 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 36,860 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 29,404 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 21,225 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 19,253 miles

n/s/f drake disc scorred

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 XDZ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XDZ, 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 XDZ registered?

AO61 XDZ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is AO61 XDZ safe to buy?

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