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A3 ETO

2011 Audi A7

Black Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,615 mi
Last recorded141,615 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A782,593 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 ETO
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 141,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 138,801 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 136,459 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 134,352 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 130,812 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 120,229 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 115,675 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 95,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 95,711 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 78,745 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2017 78,685 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 61,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit aprox 2mm legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit aprox 2mm legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 46,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 38,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Audi A7?

Based on 171,917 MOT tests across 20,558 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
7,773
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
20,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,049
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 482
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 461
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A3 ETO is a 2011 Audi A7 in Black with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Audi A7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 82,593 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 A7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,049 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 ETO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A7 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Audi A7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A3 ETO is a 2011 Audi A7, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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