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SV62 LBZ

2012 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,129 mi
Last recorded81,129 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 LBZ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 81,129 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 76,652 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 76,652 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 71,692 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 59,338 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 50,189 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 50,187 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 41,995 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and deformed on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 32,609 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 27,445 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 25,354 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 19,097 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 19,095 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to leak (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Bleed nipple leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 12,990 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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SV62 LBZ is a 2012 Audi S3 in White 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 SV62 LBZ, 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 SV62 LBZ registered?

SV62 LBZ is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is SV62 LBZ safe to buy?

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