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MW61 HCN

2012 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,631 mi
Last recorded82,631 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 HCN
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 82,631 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 Sep 2025 82,631 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 77,845 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 74,874 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 70,075 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 63,347 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 54,803 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 54,340 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 51,998 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

childseat in offside rear seat fitted incorrectly

Fail 25 Apr 2019 51,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

childseat in offside rear seat fitted incorrectly

Pass 23 Dec 2017 40,706 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 30,660 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 29,094 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 24,102 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 16,389 miles

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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MW61 HCN is a 2012 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MW61 HCN, 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 MW61 HCN registered?

MW61 HCN is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is MW61 HCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW61 HCN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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