2012 Audi S3 3.0L Petrol · LA12 VAE
2012 Audi S3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 79,122 miles. MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI S3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,122 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LA12 VAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 79,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LA12 VAE Mileage History
- 14/10/202262,107 mi
- 20/10/202368,312 mi+6,205 mi
- 27/09/202474,944 mi+6,632 mi
- 03/10/202474,958 mi+14 mi
- 23/10/202579,122 mi+4,164 mi
Average of roughly 5,626 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA12 VAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi S3 (LA12 VAE) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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