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R12 GOL

2018 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,969 mi
Last recorded67,969 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 GOL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 67,969 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2026 49,957 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 58,108 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 58,108 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 41,289 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 41,287 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four tyres have bulged and distorted inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2024 43,821 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 31,744 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 30,560 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 20,826 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 20,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x cuts in tred (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 14,114 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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R12 GOL is a 2018 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 39,226 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 R12 GOL, 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 8 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R12 GOL registered?

R12 GOL is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 22 August 2018.

Is R12 GOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 GOL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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