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SL62 KOU

2012 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,433 mi
Last recorded79,433 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 KOU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 79,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 69,082 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 69,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2023 67,040 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Mar 2022 64,091 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 60,152 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 59,361 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 54,770 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 45,316 miles

both front tyres worn on inside.

Pass 5 Dec 2016 35,241 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 24,136 miles

engine cover fitted

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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SL62 KOU is a 2012 Audi S3 in Red 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 SL62 KOU, 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 SL62 KOU registered?

SL62 KOU is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is SL62 KOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 KOU 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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