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AO61 YOP

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,865 mi
Last recorded122,865 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 YOP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 122,865 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 122,865 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 110,075 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 110,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 95,207 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 93,701 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 89,285 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 81,414 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 69,153 miles

Service light displayed.

Fail 22 Oct 2018 69,153 miles

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

Service light displayed.

Pass 13 Nov 2017 67,188 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 59,989 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 59,989 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 29,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyre treads are wearing low

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 YOP is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YOP, 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 YOP registered?

AO61 YOP is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is AO61 YOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 YOP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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