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A3 AWB

2011 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,240 mi
Last recorded180,240 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 AWB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 180,240 miles

Exhaust centre sleeve clamps corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked but still provides a view to the rear (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024

Centre exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

Instrument cluster central display inoperative

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked but still provides a view to the rear (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Centre exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

Instrument cluster central display inoperative

Nearside Headlamp levelling not checked

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked but still provides a view to the rear (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 171,953 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked but still provides a view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 171,951 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Centre exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked but still provides a view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 170,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread approx 2mm inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread approx 2mm, inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 165,182 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 165,181 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 162,570 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 160,653 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 157,392 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 157,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 152,831 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)

Under trays fit blocking view of some items

Fail 27 Nov 2017 152,831 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Under trays fit blocking view of some items

Pass 3 Dec 2016 147,754 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 147,752 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 143,555 miles

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

engine covers & under-trays fit

Pass 21 Nov 2014 134,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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A3 AWB is a 2011 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 92,486 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 A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 AWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 15 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A3 AWB registered?

A3 AWB is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 7 December 2011.

Is A3 AWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 AWB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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