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A17 JVN

2011 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,200 mi
Last recorded148,200 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 JVN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 148,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 129,476 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 129,473 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 113,432 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 108,656 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 108,656 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 102,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 96,647 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 92,410 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 87,535 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2017 80,493 miles

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

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Oct 2016 73,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wing and light lens damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2016 73,184 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wing and light lens damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2015 60,867 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Oct 2014 45,697 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A17 JVN is a 2011 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A17 JVN, 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 A17 JVN registered?

A17 JVN is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 9 November 2011.

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