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A24 LAL

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,248 mi
Last recorded140,248 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 LAL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 140,248 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 132,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 125,405 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 122,649 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 118,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Nearside number plate light inop

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 112,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 99,456 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 78,941 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 70,767 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2017 70,767 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2016 68,868 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2016 68,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 58,696 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2015 56,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2015 56,962 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 41,953 miles

emission not detected because smoke is clean

near side rear tyre low

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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A24 LAL is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A24 LAL, 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 A24 LAL registered?

A24 LAL is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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