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S3 YYY

2011 Audi S3

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,638 mi
Last recorded116,638 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi S361,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 YYY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 116,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 108,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 103,061 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

vehicle covered up with body under seal

Pass 16 Dec 2022 100,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush not fully through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine bay covers and full undertrays fitted obscuring full inspection of some components

underside of vehicle has been wax oiled

Fail 13 Dec 2022 100,870 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush bolt to short (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush bolt to short (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush not fully through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine bay covers and full undertrays fitted obscuring full inspection of some components

underside of vehicle has been wax oiled

Pass 18 Nov 2021 96,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front blade bush split/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear various rear chassis components corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2020 92,451 miles

Various rear chassis components corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2020 92,436 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

Various rear chassis components corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2019 71,088 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 69,506 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 61,120 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 52,133 miles

Nearside Rear sill damage

Pass 16 Jan 2016 46,714 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 40,232 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 31,898 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 YYY is a 2011 Audi S3 in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YYY, 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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S3 YYY is a 2011 Audi S3, first registered on 20 January 2011.

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