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XL04 HAZ

2012 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

77,451 mi
Last recorded77,451 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXL04 HAZ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 77,451 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 71,170 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 69,354 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 64,697 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 59,711 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 55,963 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 53,309 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 50,574 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 48,483 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 48,483 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 45,565 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 40,195 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 28,099 miles

Front discs slightly lipped

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

wipers smearing

Pass 26 Jul 2015 27,094 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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XL04 HAZ 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 92.9%.

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 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 XL04 HAZ, 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 XL04 HAZ registered?

XL04 HAZ is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is XL04 HAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for XL04 HAZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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