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T18 RPD

2012 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,598 mi
Last recorded60,598 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 RPD
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 60,598 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 54,649 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 54,641 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 48,469 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 44,814 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2021 42,893 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2020 41,611 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2019 38,454 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 33,716 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))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 29,074 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 27,121 miles

Nearside front tyre cut outer wall

Nearside rear tyre cut outer wall

Pass 12 Nov 2015 24,835 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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T18 RPD is a 2012 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T18 RPD, 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 T18 RPD registered?

T18 RPD is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is T18 RPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T18 RPD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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