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SA62 KNH

2012 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,009 mi
Last recorded116,009 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 KNH
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 116,009 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 111,417 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 101,823 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 98,545 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 97,724 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 97,706 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2021 91,458 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 81,301 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre is worn down to the legal tread depth limit

Pass 21 Aug 2019 76,351 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2018 68,011 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 67,981 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 52,469 miles

Cambelt change due 75.000 or 5 years

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 29 Apr 2016 41,075 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 35,577 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 35,367 miles

All position lamps not working front and rear sidelights not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick should be replaced as a pair (N/S & O/S) (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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SA62 KNH is a 2012 Audi S3 in Red 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 SA62 KNH, 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 SA62 KNH registered?

SA62 KNH is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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