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S333 CXL

2011 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,865 mi
Last recorded94,865 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi S361,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS333 CXL
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 94,865 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 88,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2023 78,382 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 75,947 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 67,759 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 66,550 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 65,790 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 55,639 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 55,639 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 42,132 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 29,990 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 19,712 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 9,643 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 9,639 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 6,724 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 6,720 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S333 CXL 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 S333 CXL, 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 S333 CXL registered?

S333 CXL is a 2011 Audi S3, first registered on 28 January 2011.

Is S333 CXL safe to buy?

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