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AU12 RZD

2012 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

91,447 mi
Last recorded91,447 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 RZD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 91,447 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 84,856 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 84,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 77,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Jun 2023 71,364 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 71,364 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 63,429 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 55,470 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to o/s/r brake disc

Pass 2 Apr 2020 48,997 miles

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

diesel emissions to low to register on smoke metre

Pass 17 Jan 2019 37,371 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 31,711 miles

rear tyres worn front pads half worn

Fail 6 Mar 2018 31,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres worn front pads half worn

Pass 13 Mar 2017 22,064 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 14,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside and outside tyre start perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 12,178 miles

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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AU12 RZD is a 2012 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 AU12 RZD, 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 AU12 RZD registered?

AU12 RZD is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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