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BL61 BKF

2012 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,501 mi
Last recorded57,501 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 BKF
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 57,501 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 57,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 53,376 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 48,314 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jun 2024 48,314 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jul 2023 43,148 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 38,806 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 38,804 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 34,851 miles

both front tyres have cuts on side wall and minor cracking.

Pass 30 Jun 2020 33,196 miles

both front tyres have cuts on side wall.

Pass 27 Mar 2019 29,868 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 27,277 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 25,569 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 25,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 19,481 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2014 6,053 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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BL61 BKF is a 2012 Audi S3 in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL61 BKF, 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 BL61 BKF registered?

BL61 BKF is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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