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SP11 URS

2012 Audi S3

Black Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

52,667 mi
Last recorded52,667 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 URS
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 52,667 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 48,876 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 48,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 45,879 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 43,517 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 40,592 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 40,592 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 37,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 37,841 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 34,695 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 34,693 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 34,685 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 31,380 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 31,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 28,008 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 27,875 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has exposed cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front outer sidewall has a cut very close to cords

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two seats fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 23,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 18,782 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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SP11 URS is a 2012 Audi S3 in Black with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SP11 URS, 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 SP11 URS registered?

SP11 URS is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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