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SM62 UAA

2012 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,156 mi
Last recorded78,156 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 UAA
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 78,156 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.42mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 77,452 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 74,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 70,178 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 66,676 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 66,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2021 61,005 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 57,968 miles

emissions test pass (printout fail)

under trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 6 Dec 2019 53,265 miles

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

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

under trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 13 Dec 2018 46,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 38,547 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 30,351 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 30,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on the edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on the edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 20,854 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 20,811 miles

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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SM62 UAA is a 2012 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM62 UAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM62 UAA registered?

SM62 UAA is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is SM62 UAA safe to buy?

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