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ST11 FBZ

2011 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,394 mi
Last recorded97,394 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi S361,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST11 FBZ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 97,394 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 90,130 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 90,130 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2023 83,019 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 81,347 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 75,275 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 75,275 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 70,585 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2019 66,432 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 62,836 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 62,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 52,445 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 52,442 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres close to limit and perished

Pass 5 Apr 2017 45,632 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 41,041 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

nsr tyre has nail in tread

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 2 Apr 2015 33,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 27,932 miles

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

both wipers slightly smearing screen

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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ST11 FBZ is a 2011 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ST11 FBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST11 FBZ registered?

ST11 FBZ is a 2011 Audi S3, first registered on 21 April 2011.

Is ST11 FBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST11 FBZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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