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BR04 DGK

2012 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,469 mi
Last recorded96,469 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR04 DGK
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 96,469 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 95,361 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 94,876 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 87,209 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 83,596 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV BOOT CLIP

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 80,517 miles

Offside Front tyre under inflated - inflated tyre pressure to 32psi

Pass 31 Jul 2020 80,509 miles

Nearside Front Outer signs of grease at cv gaiter / hub

Pass 27 Sep 2019 78,344 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.63mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 68,638 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 56,565 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 45,589 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 33,355 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 33,355 miles

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

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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BR04 DGK is a 2012 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BR04 DGK, 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 BR04 DGK registered?

BR04 DGK is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is BR04 DGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR04 DGK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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