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R3 LDF

2012 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,798 mi
Last recorded76,798 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 LDF
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 76,798 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 75,546 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 73,563 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 73,470 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre perished + deep cracks/cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre perished + deep cracks/cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 72,067 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 72,044 miles

Both outer sills damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 72,044 miles

Both outer sills damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 70,798 miles

Both outer sills damaged

Signs of a coolant leak

Fail 2 Dec 2021 70,796 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills damaged

Brake pad warning light on dash

Front pads pads getting low, discs scored and uneven

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Offside front tyre worn seriously on inner edge

Signs of a coolant leak

Pass 16 Nov 2020 66,401 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 62,164 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 56,478 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 49,990 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 42,238 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 32,150 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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R3 LDF is a 2012 Audi S3 in Grey with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R3 LDF, 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 R3 LDF registered?

R3 LDF is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is R3 LDF safe to buy?

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