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E9 BEY

2012 Audi S3

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,326 mi
Last recorded69,326 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 BEY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 69,326 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 64,835 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 59,989 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 53,886 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 53,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 47,820 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 43,098 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 34,872 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 28,534 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 27,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 21,193 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 16,090 miles

Centre interior mirror insecure

Pass 6 Feb 2015 12,671 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn outer edges

Fail 5 Feb 2015 12,668 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn outer edges

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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E9 BEY is a 2012 Audi S3 in Purple 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 E9 BEY, 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 E9 BEY registered?

E9 BEY is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is E9 BEY safe to buy?

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