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SJ62 UAO

2012 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,467 mi
Last recorded116,467 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 UAO
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 116,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 18 92y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 110,461 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 110,458 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2023 110,336 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Slight oil leak from haldex

Pass 15 Aug 2022 97,544 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 89,299 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 89,255 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 88,571 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 80,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 73,118 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 66,093 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 59,309 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 51,301 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 46,265 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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SJ62 UAO is a 2012 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SJ62 UAO, 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 SJ62 UAO registered?

SJ62 UAO is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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