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265 CPT

2011 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,744 mi
Last recorded131,744 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration265 CPT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 131,744 miles

Rear subframe corroded

brake servo hose has small cracks

Pass 5 Dec 2024 123,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges starting too wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 114,904 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe has small cracks near pump

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 106,840 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe has small cracks near pump

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Roughly 20% remaining - discs also lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 97,715 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe has small cracks near pump end

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 88,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 88,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 80,813 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 80,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 72,707 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 60,964 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 49,079 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 38,389 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 27,971 miles

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

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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265 CPT is a 2011 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 83,287 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 265 CPT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 265 CPT registered?

265 CPT is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 6 December 2011.

Is 265 CPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 265 CPT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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