MOT Status
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121,598 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
battery cover fitted
engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
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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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