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A12 XRO

2011 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,620 mi
Last recorded116,620 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 XRO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 116,620 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 116,190 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 116,190 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 116,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2023 110,847 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated DOUGHNUT SLIGHTLY WORN (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre 225/40/R18 CAN NOT BE REPAIR ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 105,043 miles

Central Rear Lower Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively doughnut bush splitting (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear sub frame corroded and other rear components

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 105,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers/ under trays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2020 102,110 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 96,641 miles

Engine cover fitted covering items

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 96,641 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak From centre flexi pipe and centre sleeve (8.2.1.1 (b))

Engine cover fitted covering items

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 92,576 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 91,007 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 91,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 80,726 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 75,466 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 55,666 miles

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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A12 XRO is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A12 XRO, 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 A12 XRO registered?

A12 XRO is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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