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SP61 FKZ

2011 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,701 mi
Last recorded103,701 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi S361,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 FKZ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 103,701 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 99,538 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2024 97,792 miles

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

Underbody has surface corrosion (majority covered in underseal)

Pass 20 May 2023 93,961 miles

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

Rear suspension arms corroding

Pass 23 May 2022 82,659 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 72,781 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 66,862 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 66,862 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 62,834 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror.

Pass 24 Sep 2018 52,021 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 41,991 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 41,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 30,145 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 19,581 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 19,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front has cracking in tread pattern on 3mm

Nearside Rear cracking in tread pattern on 3m

Pass 25 Nov 2014 11,518 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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SP61 FKZ is a 2011 Audi S3 in White 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 SP61 FKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP61 FKZ registered?

SP61 FKZ is a 2011 Audi S3, first registered on 4 December 2011.

Is SP61 FKZ safe to buy?

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