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Y17 SJN

2011 Audi S3

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,962 mi
Last recorded74,962 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi S361,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 SJN
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 74,962 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 73,376 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 67,615 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 59,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 58,092 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre has crack in tyre depth

Pass 3 Dec 2020 54,936 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 48,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 43,804 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Oct 2018 43,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Sep 2017 40,940 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 37,013 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 32,291 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 28,719 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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Y17 SJN is a 2011 Audi S3 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 Y17 SJN, 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 Y17 SJN registered?

Y17 SJN is a 2011 Audi S3, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is Y17 SJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y17 SJN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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