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VE12 MPF

2012 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,714 mi
Last recorded116,714 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 MPF
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 116,714 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 100,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70 PERCENT WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 100,380 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70 PERCENT WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 85,159 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 74,526 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Mar 2021 68,974 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 67,000 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 62,607 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 56,738 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 48,989 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 39,806 miles

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 21 Jul 2015 30,079 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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VE12 MPF 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 VE12 MPF, 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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VE12 MPF is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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