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OV61 EHY

2011 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,354 mi
Last recorded90,354 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi S361,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 EHY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 90,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp/sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 81,734 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre 2.5mm tread remaining and scrubbed on edges. o/s/r tyre 3mm tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 81,409 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre 2.5mm tread remaining and scrubbed on edges. o/s/r tyre 3mm tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 75,824 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 73,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 73,301 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 64,528 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 64,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 58,977 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 51,686 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 45,953 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 39,692 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 31,806 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 23,950 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2015 16,847 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 15,056 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OV61 EHY is a 2011 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 OV61 EHY, 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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OV61 EHY is a 2011 Audi S3, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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