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L28 STV

2011 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,434 mi
Last recorded88,434 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi S361,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 STV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 88,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust flexi leaking & poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 88,430 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust flexi leaking & poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 84,534 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 81,730 miles

Central exhaust flexi leaking slightly

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 81,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central exhaust flexi leaking slightly

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 79,505 miles

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

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 18 Oct 2022 79,503 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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 21 Oct 2021 77,734 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces of discs poor / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 77,730 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces of discs poor / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 74,815 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 69,728 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 69,728 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 60,166 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 60,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 52,719 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 52,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 41,595 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 33,623 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 23,677 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 20,069 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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L28 STV is a 2011 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L28 STV, 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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L28 STV is a 2011 Audi S3, first registered on 14 January 2011.

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