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R55 FOL

2012 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,186 mi
Last recorded93,186 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 FOL
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 93,186 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2021 90,167 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 89,102 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 87,036 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is worn uneven on inner edge

under trays fitted

x2 nails in n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2017 68,343 miles

Nearside Rear runfalt tyre type fitted

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Apr 2017 68,006 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear runfalt tyre type fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 49,393 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 40,276 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 36,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R55 FOL is a 2012 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R55 FOL, 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 R55 FOL registered?

R55 FOL is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is R55 FOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R55 FOL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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