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S3 TXT

2012 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,715 mi
Last recorded120,715 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 TXT
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 120,715 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 120,706 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to rear underside of vehicle, not considered excessive

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 117,010 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 117,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 115,517 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 108,589 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 103,111 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 93,243 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 68,678 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)

front tyres worn on inner edge

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2015 44,556 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 44,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 TXT is a 2012 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TXT, 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 TXT registered?

S3 TXT is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is S3 TXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 TXT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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