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DE11 TVF

2011 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,958 mi
Last recorded100,958 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi S361,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 TVF
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 100,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and both rear arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 100,957 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and both rear arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 97,025 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 97,024 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 89,503 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 89,502 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 81,426 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 81,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 75,501 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 70,361 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 60,276 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 50,142 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 45,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Undertrays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 27 Feb 2015 36,777 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2014 35,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 29,924 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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DE11 TVF is a 2011 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE11 TVF, 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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DE11 TVF is a 2011 Audi S3, first registered on 10 May 2011.

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