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R700 TRW

2012 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,891 mi
Last recorded108,891 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 TRW
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 108,891 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 98,317 miles

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

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

outer sills covered

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2024 98,317 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to rev engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

outer sills covered

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2023 86,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 76,394 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 66,140 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 62,496 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 56,640 miles

Front Number plate displayed in windscreen (AT TIME OF TEST)

Rear Tinted

Pass 15 Jun 2018 46,457 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 32,935 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 14 May 2016 29,057 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 25,967 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 24,176 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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R700 TRW 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 R700 TRW, 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 R700 TRW registered?

R700 TRW is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is R700 TRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R700 TRW 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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