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B4 JXY

2012 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,173 mi
Last recorded114,173 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 JXY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 114,173 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 105,561 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 105,438 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 102,923 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full under vehicle and outer sill full covers fitted obscuring under vehicle and outer sills

Pass 14 Aug 2023 85,262 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 85,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2023 84,386 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 78,714 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 72,295 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 72,295 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 65,950 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 May 2020 65,947 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 61,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 56,603 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 50,019 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 46,399 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 34,062 miles

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)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

How Reliable is the Audi S3?

Based on 81,317 MOT tests across 5,994 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,967
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,395
Headlamp aim too low 990
coil spring broken 786
position lamp(s) not working 714
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 661
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B4 JXY is a 2012 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 61,758 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi S3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,395 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B4 JXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Audi S3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B4 JXY is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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