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A3 XUO

2011 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

155,538 mi
Last recorded155,538 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 XUO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 155,538 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 148,008 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 148,008 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 137,385 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 115,791 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 107,334 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 104,314 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 103,476 miles

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

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

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

both rear coil springs not fully visable

emissions to clean to obtain 0.50

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2017 97,667 miles

under trays

Pass 31 Oct 2016 91,003 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 82,231 miles

battery has a cover

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 74,638 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 69,561 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 XUO is a 2011 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A3 XUO, 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 XUO registered?

A3 XUO is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 21 July 2011.

Is A3 XUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 XUO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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