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S3 YBE

2013 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,849 mi
Last recorded103,849 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi S357,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 YBE
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 103,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread tearing and peeling slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 98,025 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 90,904 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 84,525 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 84,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 78,287 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 69,648 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 69,620 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 58,958 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 38,655 miles

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

brake pad lamp on

Pass 20 Feb 2018 26,018 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 26,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low below the 2.75% line (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2017 20,473 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 20,147 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 YBE is a 2013 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 57,672 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 YBE, 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 13 years old, this Audi S3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S3 YBE registered?

S3 YBE is a 2013 Audi S3, first registered on 8 November 2013.

Is S3 YBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 YBE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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