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RS03 MCB

2012 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,688 mi
Last recorded80,688 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS03 MCB
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 80,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 80,687 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 77,515 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 77,515 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 74,540 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 74,476 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 73,243 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Feb 2021 69,813 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 65,549 miles

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

offside rear brake disc slightly scored

offside rear tyre outer side wall damaged but have no cords exposed

slight exhaust blow from front pipe

Fail 1 Feb 2020 65,549 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

offside rear brake disc slightly scored

offside rear tyre outer side wall damaged but have no cords exposed

slight exhaust blow from front pipe

Pass 1 Feb 2019 61,131 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 57,269 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 55,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 55,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 44,319 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 34,171 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 27,540 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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RS03 MCB is a 2012 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RS03 MCB, 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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RS03 MCB is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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