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DK12 SUV

2012 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,521 mi
Last recorded112,521 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 SUV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 112,521 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 110,465 miles

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 15 Feb 2024 109,186 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 109,186 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 99,245 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 93,958 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 86,696 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 80,687 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,965 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 63,517 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 63,460 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,477 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 53,348 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 43,435 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 43,427 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm worn inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 31,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DK12 SUV is a 2012 Audi S3 in Black 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 DK12 SUV, 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 DK12 SUV registered?

DK12 SUV is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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