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S3 BDK

2012 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,579 mi
Last recorded88,579 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 BDK
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 88,579 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 86,239 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 75,525 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 75,501 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 74,994 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 67,652 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 May 2021 67,652 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2020 66,514 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 62,603 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 57,199 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 48,035 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 42,202 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 33,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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S3 BDK is a 2012 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S3 BDK, 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 S3 BDK registered?

S3 BDK is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is S3 BDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 BDK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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