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A20 LJS

2011 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,175 mi
Last recorded70,175 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 LJS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 70,175 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 100,361 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 56,480 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 52,771 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 49,336 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 49,336 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 45,120 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 43,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm, and unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 40,714 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 38,111 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 29,372 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 21,528 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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A20 LJS is a 2011 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A20 LJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A20 LJS registered?

A20 LJS is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 16 June 2011.

Is A20 LJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 LJS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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