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D13 LJO

2012 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,409 mi
Last recorded105,409 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 LJO
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 105,409 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 99,920 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 91,356 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 82,662 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 72,074 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 72,074 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 69,093 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 69,093 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 58,374 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 51,107 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 May 2017 40,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 36,799 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2015 31,872 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 31,872 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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D13 LJO is a 2012 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 D13 LJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D13 LJO registered?

D13 LJO is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is D13 LJO safe to buy?

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