2012 Audi A3 1.2L Petrol · MR08 RBB
2012 Audi A3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 11 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 71,960 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,960 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MR08 RBB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 71,960 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MR08 RBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A3 (MR08 RBB) between February 2025 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
MR08 RBB Mileage History
- 27/02/202569,869 mi
- 18/02/202671,960 mi+2,091 mi
- 18/02/202671,960 mi
Average of roughly 2,145 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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