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AC04 ROC

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,215 mi
Last recorded143,215 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 ROC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 143,215 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 137,826 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 131,577 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 131,577 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 119,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 109,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 109,310 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 97,367 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 84,336 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 71,887 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 58,811 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 46,387 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 35,865 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre has splitting / cracking to tread

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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AC04 ROC is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AC04 ROC, 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 AC04 ROC registered?

AC04 ROC is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 6 December 2012.

Is AC04 ROC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC04 ROC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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