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BF12 XBY

2012 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,026 mi
Last recorded60,026 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 XBY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 60,026 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 59,732 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 56,553 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 49,279 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 49,279 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 48,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR/OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 46,506 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 44,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2020 37,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer face chipped no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge metal object in tyre / inner edge multiple cuts no cords / 2mm overall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge nail / Inner edge worn / 2mm overall ()

Pass 24 Sep 2019 34,982 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 31,538 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 26,557 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 19,289 miles

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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BF12 XBY is a 2012 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BF12 XBY, 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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What year was BF12 XBY registered?

BF12 XBY is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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