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A3 SYU

2011 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,198 mi
Last recorded102,198 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 SYU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 102,198 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 90,022 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 90,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 78,204 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 78,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner part of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2022 68,422 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 59,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Unrepairable ()

Pass 14 Jul 2020 54,619 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 49,613 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 43,162 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 36,959 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 31,193 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 31,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 24,248 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 18,543 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear tyres starting to crack around centre tread

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 SYU is a 2011 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 SYU, 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 SYU registered?

A3 SYU is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 6 June 2011.

Is A3 SYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 SYU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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