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R555 YCE

2012 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

109,429 mi
Last recorded109,429 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 YCE
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 109,429 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 103,855 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior mirror

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 98,789 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 98,789 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 92,026 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 83,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 74,134 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 70,196 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 61,053 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 56,345 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 47,064 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 36,789 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 35,319 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 27,820 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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R555 YCE is a 2012 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R555 YCE, 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 R555 YCE registered?

R555 YCE is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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