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2011 Audi S3

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,346 mi
Last recorded100,346 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi S361,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRR53 RSS
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 100,346 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 100,346 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 97,250 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 22 Nov 2023 95,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Progressive corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 30 Nov 2022 93,625 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 93,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 91,155 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 87,756 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 87,756 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2019 81,645 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 81,638 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2018 72,691 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 63,686 miles

rear brake pads low

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2016 54,630 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 42,650 miles

front brake pads low

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 31,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 31,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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RR53 RSS is a 2011 Audi S3 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RR53 RSS, 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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RR53 RSS is a 2011 Audi S3, first registered on 17 November 2011.

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