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FG12 KBN

2012 Audi S3

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,978 mi
Last recorded56,978 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 KBN
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 56,978 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2024 56,490 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 55,112 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 51,598 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 51,557 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall cut not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 47,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 43,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 37,040 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 32,657 miles

Engine Covers And Undertrays Fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2017 28,483 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 23,889 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 22,280 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 16,578 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2015 16,578 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FG12 KBN is a 2012 Audi S3 in Orange 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 FG12 KBN, 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 FG12 KBN registered?

FG12 KBN is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is FG12 KBN safe to buy?

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