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WH05 POP

2012 Audi S3

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,675 mi
Last recorded70,675 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 POP
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 70,675 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 64,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 60,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 56,792 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 53,862 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 50,206 miles

Central Rear exhaust rubber mount split but still secure

Pass 17 Mar 2020 46,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 40,081 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 37,386 miles

slight grease leak on off side outer cv boot and near side inner cv boot

Pass 4 Mar 2017 33,391 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 29,883 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 27,014 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 27,014 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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WH05 POP is a 2012 Audi S3 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 WH05 POP, 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 WH05 POP registered?

WH05 POP is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is WH05 POP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH05 POP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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