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AE12 HXL

2012 Audi RS3

Black Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,260 mi
Last recorded83,260 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi RS351,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 HXL
MakeAudi
ModelRS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 83,260 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 75,360 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 72,815 miles

nsf wheel arch liner insecure

nsr brake binding

Pass 22 Feb 2022 68,821 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 26 Feb 2021 63,794 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 51,671 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 51,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 43,381 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 34,496 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 34,085 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 29,587 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 21,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AE12 HXL is a 2012 Audi RS3 in Black with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was AE12 HXL registered?

AE12 HXL is a 2012 Audi RS3, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is AE12 HXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE12 HXL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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