2012 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · RF12 MZP
2012 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 109,165 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,165 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF12 MZP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 109,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF12 MZP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A3 (RF12 MZP) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 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: Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))”.
RF12 MZP Mileage History
- 29/09/202398,860 mi
- 30/08/2024101,845 mi+2,985 mi
- 23/09/2025106,753 mi+4,908 mi
- 01/09/2026109,142 mi+2,389 mi
- 02/09/2026109,165 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 3,521 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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