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MD12 YWG

2012 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,600 mi
Last recorded106,600 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD12 YWG
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 106,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 100,314 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 90,321 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 80,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 80,259 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 78,229 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 74,979 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 74,942 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 71,233 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 58,916 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 58,916 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 29,466 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 8,763 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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MD12 YWG is a 2012 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MD12 YWG, 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 MD12 YWG registered?

MD12 YWG is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 21 April 2012.

Is MD12 YWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD12 YWG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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