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FH61 FKM

2012 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,191 mi
Last recorded59,191 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH61 FKM
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 59,191 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 58,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 57,232 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 56,245 miles

engine and body covers fitted top and bottom not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Feb 2023 56,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine and body covers fitted top and bottom not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Feb 2022 55,240 miles

engine and body covers fitted top and bottom not allowing full inspection

n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs getting rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2021 54,708 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 53,704 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 46,931 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 33,801 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front grill damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Feb 2017 28,618 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 23,511 miles

nearside front tyre slightly scuffed on outer wall

Pass 20 Feb 2015 17,814 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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FH61 FKM is a 2012 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FH61 FKM, 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 FH61 FKM registered?

FH61 FKM is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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