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RO12 HAE

2012 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,396 mi
Last recorded106,396 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 HAE
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 106,396 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 101,088 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 94,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 89,703 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 83,672 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 68,041 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 53,554 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 52,694 miles

both rear indicators colour fading

front tyre treads low

Pass 2 Nov 2018 46,769 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 37,556 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 25,233 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 13,604 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 12,220 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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RO12 HAE is a 2012 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RO12 HAE, 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 RO12 HAE registered?

RO12 HAE is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is RO12 HAE safe to buy?

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