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S3 VSL

2015 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,691 mi
Last recorded52,691 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Audi S348,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 VSL
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 52,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca rear bush beginning to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 52,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca rear bush beginning to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 35,003 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 34,711 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 31,598 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 31,598 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 27,653 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 24,138 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 20,267 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 15,751 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 11,938 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 VSL is a 2015 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 48,446 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 VSL, 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 11 years old, this Audi S3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S3 VSL registered?

S3 VSL is a 2015 Audi S3, first registered on 24 July 2015.

Is S3 VSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 VSL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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