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SP53 NCE

2012 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,326 mi
Last recorded83,326 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 NCE
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 83,326 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 80,269 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 77,317 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 74,358 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 69,353 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Aug 2021 65,629 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Aug 2021 65,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Aug 2020 64,521 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 58,747 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 51,702 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 42,193 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 35,325 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 27,178 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Slight cut to nearside front tyre ( Not deep)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SP53 NCE is a 2012 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SP53 NCE, 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 SP53 NCE registered?

SP53 NCE is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is SP53 NCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 NCE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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