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R3 CUU

2012 Audi RS3

Black Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,888 mi
Last recorded65,888 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi RS351,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 CUU
MakeAudi
ModelRS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 65,888 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 56,789 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 48,412 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 39,906 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 34,009 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 31,800 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 24,826 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 20,391 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 20,388 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 16,743 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 May 2016 13,289 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 10,030 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 10,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R3 CUU 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 84.6%.

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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What year was R3 CUU registered?

R3 CUU is a 2012 Audi RS3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is R3 CUU safe to buy?

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