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KU12 AFZ

2012 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,255 mi
Last recorded107,255 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 AFZ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 107,255 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 99,382 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 93,226 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 85,948 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 77,233 miles

n/s/r wheel repaired

rear arms corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2022 77,221 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2021 72,074 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 66,286 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 66,286 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 59,485 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 49,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 43,526 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 39,563 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 32,282 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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KU12 AFZ 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 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 KU12 AFZ, 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 KU12 AFZ registered?

KU12 AFZ is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for KU12 AFZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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