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S3 TFM

2011 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,321 mi
Last recorded146,321 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi S361,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 TFM
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 146,321 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 137,753 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 137,751 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 130,081 miles

underbody covered with underseal front to rear

Pass 22 Sep 2022 127,470 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 125,509 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 124,160 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 120,968 miles

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2019 120,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 112,352 miles

osr drive shaft has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2018 112,340 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 109,023 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 95,303 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 77,655 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 69,556 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2014 63,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TFM is a 2011 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S3 TFM, 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.

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What year was S3 TFM registered?

S3 TFM is a 2011 Audi S3, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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