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YJ12 WER

2012 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,245 mi
Last recorded91,245 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 WER
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 91,245 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 85,824 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 80,492 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 14 Apr 2023 74,266 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 74,265 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 72,152 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 65,653 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 55,333 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 48,535 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 43,958 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 41,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 32,700 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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YJ12 WER is a 2012 Audi S3 in White 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 YJ12 WER, 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 YJ12 WER registered?

YJ12 WER is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YJ12 WER 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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