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EX62 FPE

2012 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,484 mi
Last recorded75,484 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 FPE
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 75,484 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 70,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 70,705 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 44,699 miles

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

oil residue engine area

Fail 7 Jan 2020 44,662 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

oil residue engine area

Pass 7 Jan 2019 41,070 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 36,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 28,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 28,066 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 22,264 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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EX62 FPE is a 2012 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EX62 FPE, 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 EX62 FPE registered?

EX62 FPE is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is EX62 FPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX62 FPE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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