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S4 DCF

2021 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,449 mi
Last recorded38,449 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 Audi A329,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 DCF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 38,449 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2025 109,328 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 109,227 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 35,716 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 102,132 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 25,429 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 95,790 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 95,789 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 87,196 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 79,371 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 79,371 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 65,553 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 60,320 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 51,395 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 46,533 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge (not within measured area)

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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S4 DCF is a 2021 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2021 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 29,762 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 A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S4 DCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 5 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S4 DCF registered?

S4 DCF is a 2021 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2021.

Is S4 DCF safe to buy?

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