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DE61 ZZF

2011 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

138,168 mi
Last recorded138,168 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi S361,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 ZZF
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 138,168 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 122,302 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 107,123 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 106,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 91,999 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 75,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm with heavy edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm with inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2020 62,791 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 56,756 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 50,455 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 44,029 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 39,982 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 33,420 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 24,464 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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DE61 ZZF is a 2011 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DE61 ZZF, 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 DE61 ZZF registered?

DE61 ZZF is a 2011 Audi S3, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is DE61 ZZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 ZZF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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