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S3 ORU

2017 Audi S3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,130 mi
Last recorded34,130 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi S345,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 ORU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 34,130 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2026 33,708 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 24,994 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 24,981 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 24,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 19,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 14,981 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 14,981 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 12,074 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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S3 ORU is a 2017 Audi S3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 45,591 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 ORU, 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 9 years old, this Audi S3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S3 ORU?

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What year was S3 ORU registered?

S3 ORU is a 2017 Audi S3, first registered on 31 December 2017.

Is S3 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 ORU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S3 ORU have outstanding finance?

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