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SR11 GZB

2011 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,862 mi
Last recorded113,862 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi S361,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR11 GZB
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 113,862 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 101,960 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside & nearside - trailing arm front main bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both offside & nearside main chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 101,950 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside & nearside - trailing arm front main bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both offside & nearside main chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 87,228 miles

Both fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both main chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both offside & nearside shock absorbers have corrosion to outer casings

Pass 26 May 2022 77,228 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 73,963 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 70,943 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 63,276 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 53,585 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 53,757 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 48,223 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 38,196 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 28,416 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and cut on tread area

Pass 1 Apr 2014 18,953 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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SR11 GZB is a 2011 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SR11 GZB, 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 SR11 GZB registered?

SR11 GZB is a 2011 Audi S3, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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