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AO61 ZXJ

2012 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,724 mi
Last recorded161,724 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 161,724 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 161,721 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 161,676 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 160,723 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 160,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 157,942 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 154,370 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 154,370 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 151,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 148,604 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 144,214 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 144,197 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 134,008 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 113,449 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 113,449 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 99,846 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 99,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 84,055 miles

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

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

engine has coolent leak

nsr tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

osr tyre slightly stepped and worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2015 84,055 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

engine has coolent leak

nsr tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

osr tyre slightly stepped and worn on inner edge

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 ZXJ is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZXJ, 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 ZXJ registered?

AO61 ZXJ is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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