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YR12 HSC

2012 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,598 mi
Last recorded121,598 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 HSC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 121,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 114,614 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5000 miles remaining, both sides sticking (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 114,614 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5000 miles remaining, both sides sticking (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 107,119 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 96,444 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split slightly and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm, worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both treads perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 96,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split slightly and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm, worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both treads perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 85,532 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 85,532 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 79,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 75,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges due to under inflation (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4000 miles remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 67,675 miles

battery cover fitted

engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 58,115 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 46,997 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 35,612 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 24,768 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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YR12 HSC is a 2012 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR12 HSC, 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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YR12 HSC is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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