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OE11 JWL

2011 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,518 mi
Last recorded142,518 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi S361,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE11 JWL
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 142,518 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components but can still function as intended

oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2026 142,515 miles

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

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components but can still function as intended

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2025 139,229 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 139,229 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 131,513 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 123,968 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 123,967 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 121,091 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 121,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 107,638 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 93,712 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 73,590 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 57,484 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 54,308 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 45,476 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,331 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 31,793 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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OE11 JWL 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 OE11 JWL, 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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OE11 JWL is a 2011 Audi S3, first registered on 27 July 2011.

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