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OE61 NLC

2012 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,170 mi
Last recorded72,170 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE61 NLC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 72,170 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 69,947 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 67,915 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 65,429 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 60,399 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 60,398 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 54,845 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 48,445 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 42,108 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 42,107 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 36,093 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 28,559 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 21,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OE61 NLC is a 2012 Audi S3 in Silver 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 OE61 NLC, 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 OE61 NLC registered?

OE61 NLC is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 22 February 2012.

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