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MR54 BUC

2012 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

112,974 mi
Last recorded112,974 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR54 BUC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 112,974 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 109,068 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 104,129 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 100,099 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 95,660 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 91,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 87,722 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 80,594 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 76,830 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 68,043 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 68,053 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 59,700 miles

offside rear coilspring has a piece broken of the bottom but is still located advise replace coilspring

Pass 15 Mar 2016 48,157 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 36,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MR54 BUC 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 92.9%.

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 MR54 BUC, 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 MR54 BUC registered?

MR54 BUC is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is MR54 BUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR54 BUC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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