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S3 NJT

2011 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,485 mi
Last recorded70,485 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi S361,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 NJT
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 70,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit and been very hot (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and large screw in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake only just met requirement

Fail 8 Sep 2025 70,485 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit and been very hot (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and large screw in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake only just met requirement

Pass 13 Sep 2024 66,205 miles

all rear suspension /subframe corroded

oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Sep 2024 66,205 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

all rear suspension /subframe corroded

oil leak from engine

Fail 5 Sep 2024 66,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 61,083 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 55,334 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 52,146 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock casings slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2020 50,782 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 47,642 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 47,598 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 42,899 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 37,105 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Cover for the hose is slight torn further investigation required (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer of the central three quarters is on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 37,098 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hose slightly damaged Cover for the hose is slight torn further investigation required (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer of the central three quarters is on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 31,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 24,350 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 17,302 miles

Nearside Rear 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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S3 NJT 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 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 S3 NJT, 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 S3 NJT registered?

S3 NJT is a 2011 Audi S3, first registered on 11 June 2011.

Is S3 NJT safe to buy?

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