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NJ12 ONW

2012 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,545 mi
Last recorded127,545 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 ONW
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 127,545 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 119,633 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 119,633 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2023 112,894 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 107,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 100,614 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 98,602 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 91,578 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 83,266 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 83,266 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2017 73,934 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 64,422 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 52,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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NJ12 ONW is a 2012 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NJ12 ONW, 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 NJ12 ONW registered?

NJ12 ONW is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is NJ12 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ12 ONW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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