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2012 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,864 mi
Last recorded90,864 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW44 BTC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 90,864 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Variously Spread (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Combined Lamp Unit. Cracked. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside Chassis Legs, Floor and Sub-Frame Mounting Points. Underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including Both Lower Radius Arms and All Radius Links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 90,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Variously Spread (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Combined Lamp Unit. Cracked. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside Chassis Legs, Floor and Sub-Frame Mounting Points. Underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including Both Lower Radius Arms and All Radius Links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 84,570 miles

Engine oily no sign of a leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle at the rear corroded but not excessive

Various front and rear suspension components corroded but not excessive

Fail 20 Jul 2024 84,523 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2023 78,159 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 71,704 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 63,582 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 56,512 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 56,499 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 51,338 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 51,337 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 49,118 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 38,335 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 37,006 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 30,060 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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W44 BTC is a 2012 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 W44 BTC, 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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W44 BTC is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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