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AV61 ZDU

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,170 mi
Last recorded141,170 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 ZDU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 141,170 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 139,098 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2025 139,072 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 155,642 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust centre clamp deteriorated

rear subframe corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2024 155,642 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust centre clamp deteriorated

rear subframe corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2023 155,379 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 147,689 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 143,030 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 139,951 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 135,793 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 131,037 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 126,499 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pad(s) starting to wear thin

Pass 16 Jun 2016 123,010 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 116,527 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 90,443 miles

Coolant level low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

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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AV61 ZDU is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AV61 ZDU, 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 AV61 ZDU registered?

AV61 ZDU is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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