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WD12 RCY

2012 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

83,040 mi
Last recorded83,040 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD12 RCY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 83,040 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 76,698 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 69,420 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 61,418 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 55,188 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 49,848 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 41,621 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 36,775 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 36,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 28,212 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 22,042 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 13,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WD12 RCY 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 WD12 RCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WD12 RCY?

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What year was WD12 RCY registered?

WD12 RCY is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is WD12 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD12 RCY 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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