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BL61 TYO

2012 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,051 mi
Last recorded120,051 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 TYO
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 120,051 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 118,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 114,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 109,153 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 100,750 miles

parking brake requirements just met

Pass 30 Oct 2020 95,942 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 95,935 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits no cat (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits no cat (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 92,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 87,331 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 78,530 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 78,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 75,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 75,906 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner (chalked) (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs badly worn (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 47,159 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 47,159 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 40,076 miles

Nearside front wiper smearing slightly

Offside front wiper smearing slightly.

Oil leak

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 TYO is a 2012 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 TYO, 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 TYO registered?

BL61 TYO is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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