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VU62 PHY

2012 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,179 mi
Last recorded87,179 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 PHY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 87,179 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 79,890 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 72,538 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 66,391 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 62,937 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 58,359 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 58,358 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 53,770 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 49,740 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 43,170 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 36,927 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 31,227 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 31,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 26,590 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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VU62 PHY is a 2012 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VU62 PHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU62 PHY registered?

VU62 PHY is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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