2011 Audi S3 · 1,178 MOT tests
2011 Audi S3 reliability
2011 Audi S3s fail 22.2% of first MOT tests, 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 8 S3 years (1,178 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi S3s: 17.5%)
- 22.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi S3s: 17.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 39% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 86,670
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,178
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 71% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Audi S3
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9.2%
- Lights and electrics7.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.8%
- Brakes3.6%
- Tyres3.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.31%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.21%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.61%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.36%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.93%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
CV joint boot split or insecure 0.85%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.29%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.35%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.58%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (3.9%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.74%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (2.63%)
Is a 2011 Audi S3 reliable?
2011 Audi S3s fail 22.2% of first MOT tests, 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 8 S3 years (1,178 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Audi S3 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.31% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (2.21% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.61% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Audi S3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Audi S3 shows 86,670 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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