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YH62 BBU

2012 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,346 mi
Last recorded94,346 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 BBU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 94,346 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 89,452 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 89,246 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Has got hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 86,814 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 80,931 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 75,546 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 64,040 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 64,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2020 56,366 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 46,823 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 42,416 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 34,679 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 27,279 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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YH62 BBU is a 2012 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YH62 BBU, 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

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What year was YH62 BBU registered?

YH62 BBU is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YH62 BBU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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