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VK62 PZW

2012 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,171 mi
Last recorded108,171 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 PZW
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 108,171 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 94,052 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 87,993 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 77,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under body cover fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2021 68,068 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 62,261 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 52,815 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 46,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 38,535 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 38,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2016 28,441 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 20,956 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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VK62 PZW is a 2012 Audi S3 in Silver 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 VK62 PZW, 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 VK62 PZW registered?

VK62 PZW is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 6 October 2012.

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