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YT62 MHN

2012 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,725 mi
Last recorded128,725 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 MHN
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 128,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and/o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and n/s/r (5.3.2 (d))

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

general surface corrosion

rear subframe corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2026 128,700 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and/o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and n/s/r (5.3.2 (d))

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

general surface corrosion

rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2025 123,045 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 112,852 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 112,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 97,477 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 89,251 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 82,641 miles

225/40R18 94w xl

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil only just above minimum

oil leaks

rear tyres are heavily worn and nearly bald on inner edges

windscreen marked slightly and wipers slightly smeary

Fail 14 Jun 2019 82,617 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

225/40R18 94w xl

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil only just above minimum

oil leaks

rear tyres are heavily worn and nearly bald on inner edges

windscreen marked slightly and wipers slightly smeary

Pass 20 Jun 2018 74,859 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 66,443 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 56,637 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 47,072 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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YT62 MHN is a 2012 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YT62 MHN, 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 YT62 MHN registered?

YT62 MHN is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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