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SV61 WTU

2011 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,559 mi
Last recorded100,559 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi S361,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 WTU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 100,559 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 100,557 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 92,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint to new system (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank traps corroded

Rear rear heat sheild above back box loose

Pass 21 Mar 2024 83,091 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 78,202 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 78,197 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 71,389 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 67,482 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 67,479 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 63,552 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 50,440 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 49,455 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 45,463 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2016 39,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 33,940 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 25,512 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 23,490 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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SV61 WTU is a 2011 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SV61 WTU, 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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SV61 WTU is a 2011 Audi S3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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