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A3 CUW

2011 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,808 mi
Last recorded139,808 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 CUW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 139,808 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 136,586 miles

Nearside Front drop link worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 134,411 miles

under body corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2022 130,832 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 126,963 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 124,527 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 124,527 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 110,302 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 108,470 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 102,509 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 102,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 93,085 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 76,669 miles

front brake disc lipped

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too low to test

test carried out in wet conditions

Fail 16 Mar 2015 76,669 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too low to test

front brake disc lipped

test carried out in wet conditions

Pass 6 Mar 2014 65,956 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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A3 CUW 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 A3 CUW, 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 A3 CUW registered?

A3 CUW is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 2011.

Is A3 CUW safe to buy?

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