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FY12 ECV

2012 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

93,462 mi
Last recorded93,462 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 ECV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 93,462 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 92,096 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 89,999 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 87,096 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2021 84,475 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 82,364 miles

movement in o/s/f coil spring when jacked up

Pass 1 Jul 2019 76,505 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 69,497 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 56,528 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 54,369 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 54,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 47,933 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 46,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 41,500 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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FY12 ECV is a 2012 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FY12 ECV, 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 FY12 ECV registered?

FY12 ECV is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is FY12 ECV safe to buy?

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