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MF62 TFN

2012 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

169,911 mi
Last recorded169,911 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 TFN
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 169,911 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 163,924 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 157,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 148,703 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 139,976 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 132,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 119,476 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 109,804 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 109,801 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

engine light on

Pass 7 Aug 2017 75,497 miles

engine management warning light on dash

Pass 22 Sep 2016 50,210 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,639 miles

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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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MF62 TFN is a 2012 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MF62 TFN, 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 MF62 TFN registered?

MF62 TFN is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is MF62 TFN safe to buy?

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