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A5 FHV

2011 Audi A3

Red Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,290 mi
Last recorded76,290 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FHV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 76,290 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 74,457 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 73,457 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 73,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear inner edge worn

Pass 16 Mar 2023 70,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear rod for headlamp level sensor incorrectly installed, not effecting operation.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all arms attached to subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 66,595 miles

Nearside Rear headlamp level sensor rod incorrectly positioned

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 66,589 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear headlamp level sensor rod incorrectly positioned

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 62,953 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 58,404 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 51,688 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 39,464 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 36,307 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 31,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2015 30,673 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 30,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 26,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A5 FHV is a 2011 Audi A3 in Red with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A5 FHV, 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.

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What year was A5 FHV registered?

A5 FHV is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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