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T55 YYX

2011 Audi S3

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,710 mi
Last recorded137,710 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi S361,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 YYX
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2011
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 137,710 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 134,832 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 128,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 124,303 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 124,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18/92w m/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 119,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

engine cover, undertrays and sill trims fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2021 113,159 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2020 109,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 99,790 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 88,305 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 88,290 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 77,654 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 66,346 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 51,494 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 41,247 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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T55 YYX is a 2011 Audi S3 in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T55 YYX, 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 T55 YYX registered?

T55 YYX is a 2011 Audi S3, first registered on 1 February 2011.

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