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R121 EAT

2013 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,500 mi
Last recorded100,500 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi S357,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 EAT
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 100,500 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 93,075 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 85,284 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 78,511 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 78,508 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 72,488 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 64,889 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 57,177 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 47,750 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 45,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 45,606 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 37,624 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 37,624 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R121 EAT is a 2013 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 57,672 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 R121 EAT, 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 13 years old, this Audi S3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R121 EAT registered?

R121 EAT is a 2013 Audi S3, first registered on 23 December 2013.

Is R121 EAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 EAT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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