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W4 MAM

2012 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,131 mi
Last recorded49,131 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 MAM
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 49,131 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 46,904 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 44,575 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 41,494 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 38,495 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 36,945 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 35,073 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 32,134 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 28,187 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 23,453 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 18,181 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 18,181 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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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W4 MAM 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 W4 MAM, 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 W4 MAM registered?

W4 MAM is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is W4 MAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W4 MAM 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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