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OE61 NSU

2012 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,800 mi
Last recorded82,800 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE61 NSU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 82,800 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 77,849 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 73,301 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 67,025 miles

Fuel cap O-ring deteriorated

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 67,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap O-ring deteriorated

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 60,410 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 54,062 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 49,154 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 45,524 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 42,316 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 35,471 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 29,476 miles

Rear number plate unsticking slightly on offside

Pass 9 Feb 2015 20,916 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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OE61 NSU is a 2012 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OE61 NSU, 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 NSU registered?

OE61 NSU is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is OE61 NSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE61 NSU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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