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LK12 FDG

2012 Audi RS3

Black Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,534 mi
Last recorded97,534 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi RS351,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK12 FDG
MakeAudi
ModelRS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 97,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 88,944 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 88,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 84,036 miles

HAND BRAKE HAS HIGH TRAVEL

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 76,906 miles

LIGHTS TINTED

Pass 21 Apr 2022 71,547 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2021 66,769 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 62,552 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 56,098 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 48,102 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 40,235 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 32,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 19,749 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LK12 FDG is a 2012 Audi RS3 in Black with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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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LK12 FDG is a 2012 Audi RS3, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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