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SA62 XAU

2012 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,207 mi
Last recorded84,207 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 XAU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 84,207 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers / under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2025 84,190 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers / under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2024 80,950 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 74,580 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 71,419 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 66,200 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 52,468 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 44,102 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 1mm (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 3mm (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2017 39,445 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 29,642 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 20,230 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SA62 XAU is a 2012 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SA62 XAU, 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 SA62 XAU registered?

SA62 XAU is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is SA62 XAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA62 XAU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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