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RS03 HAM

2012 Audi RS3

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,925 mi
Last recorded132,925 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi RS351,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS03 HAM
MakeAudi
ModelRS3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 132,925 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 128,751 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 128,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 114,157 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 114,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ,worn on edge ,damaged on side wall, 2 nails,1 screw in tyre... cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 97,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged , outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ,2 nails ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 87,456 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 80,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 68,057 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 68,048 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 13 Mar 2017 54,057 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 40,733 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 28,556 miles

How Reliable is the Audi RS3?

Based on 1,515 MOT tests across 212 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
5,171
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
212
On UK Roads
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RS03 HAM is a 2012 Audi RS3 in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Audi RS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 51,019 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Audi RS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Audi RS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RS03 HAM is a 2012 Audi RS3, first registered on 23 February 2012.

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