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SD12 CYZ

2012 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,569 mi
Last recorded162,569 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 CYZ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 162,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn FRONT ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn FRONT ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 142,895 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 125,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 110,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 100,936 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 100,936 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 91,438 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 75,303 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 75,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 68,448 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 68,448 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 57,022 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 43,343 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 31,608 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 31,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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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SD12 CYZ is a 2012 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SD12 CYZ, 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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SD12 CYZ is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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