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GU12 KDK

2012 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,136 mi
Last recorded66,136 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 KDK
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 66,136 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 66,118 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 65,838 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 64,933 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 61,778 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 61,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 53,983 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 47,658 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 42,938 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 37,947 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 32,556 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 27,463 miles

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

Rear washer not working

Pass 12 Feb 2015 21,813 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 21,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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GU12 KDK is a 2012 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GU12 KDK, 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 GU12 KDK registered?

GU12 KDK is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is GU12 KDK safe to buy?

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