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YR62 TZE

2012 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,766 mi
Last recorded68,766 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S361,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 TZE
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 68,766 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 65,585 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 64,131 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 61,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the outer and inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear diff damp

Fail 8 Oct 2022 61,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the outer and inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear diff damp

Pass 28 Sep 2021 58,213 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 54,064 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 49,479 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 42,278 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 38,663 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 32,943 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 30,868 miles

Nearside Front nail in tread

Pass 10 Mar 2015 25,963 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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YR62 TZE 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 92.3%.

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 YR62 TZE, 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 YR62 TZE registered?

YR62 TZE is a 2012 Audi S3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is YR62 TZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 TZE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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