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LA12 VAE

2012 Audi S3

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,122 mi
Last recorded79,122 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 VAE
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 79,122 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 74,958 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 74,944 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres just starting to wear on inside edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn low

Pass 20 Oct 2023 68,312 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 62,107 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 62,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 57,647 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 52,524 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 52,524 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 47,135 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 41,371 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer shoulder worn thin.

Offside Rear tyre outer shoulder worn thin.

Pass 7 Nov 2017 35,953 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 30,318 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 19,252 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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LA12 VAE is a 2012 Audi S3 in White with a 2,995cc 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 LA12 VAE, 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 LA12 VAE registered?

LA12 VAE is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is LA12 VAE safe to buy?

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