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MW61 VLZ

2012 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,242 mi
Last recorded101,242 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 VLZ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 101,242 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

chips in windscreen

front brake discs slightly worn inner face

nearside front tyre worn edge

offside front tyre worn close to markers

oil leak

slight corrosion on offside front and nearside rear coil springs

Pass 27 Jan 2025 97,308 miles

chips in windscreen

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion on both rear suspension arms

oil leaks

Pass 20 Mar 2024 92,557 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

chip in windscreen

corrosion on rear suspension arms

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 23 Jan 2023 81,310 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2023 81,310 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 78,569 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))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2022 78,567 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs worn/corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 67,900 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2020 67,900 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2019 54,725 miles

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

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2018 42,046 miles

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2017 29,575 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 25,795 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 21,211 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 VLZ is a 2012 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VLZ, 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 MW61 VLZ registered?

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

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