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S3 LVF

2011 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,880 mi
Last recorded105,880 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi S361,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 LVF
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 105,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 98,136 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 87,200 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 82,039 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 75,974 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 71,250 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 60,450 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 51,428 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 51,392 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 38,724 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 38,723 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 37,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 37,762 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre cut to side wall

Pass 31 Oct 2016 33,117 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 27,842 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 23,291 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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S3 LVF is a 2011 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 61,912 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 S3 LVF, 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 15 years old, this Audi S3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S3 LVF?

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What year was S3 LVF registered?

S3 LVF is a 2011 Audi S3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is S3 LVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 LVF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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