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D21 MBC

2012 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,020 mi
Last recorded99,020 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 MBC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 99,020 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 91,294 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 79,927 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 70,642 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 63,849 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 59,847 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 56,178 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2019 49,473 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 49,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 41,297 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 41,297 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 35,458 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 29,719 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 24,057 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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D21 MBC is a 2012 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D21 MBC, 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 D21 MBC registered?

D21 MBC is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is D21 MBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D21 MBC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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