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HJ12 LZK

2012 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,471 mi
Last recorded52,471 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 LZK
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2025 52,471 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 48,830 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 46,211 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 39,418 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 31,030 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 30,136 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 21,810 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 19,459 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 14,306 miles

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

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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HJ12 LZK is a 2012 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HJ12 LZK, 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 HJ12 LZK registered?

HJ12 LZK is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is HJ12 LZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ12 LZK shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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