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AK12 RCO

2012 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,039 mi
Last recorded137,039 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 RCO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 137,039 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 132,749 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 130,969 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 121,506 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 114,992 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 108,455 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 87,443 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 80,158 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 80,158 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 13 May 2016 70,806 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2015 53,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AK12 RCO is a 2012 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AK12 RCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 RCO registered?

AK12 RCO is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is AK12 RCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 RCO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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