CarVerify

Free Car Check

A5 FJC

2011 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,538 mi
Last recorded44,538 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FJC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 44,538 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 14 Jun 2024 43,592 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Jun 2024 43,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside headlamp top bracket broken

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Jun 2023 42,117 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 41,190 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 39,783 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 37,036 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Jun 2019 34,548 miles

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

Nearside headlamp slightly damaged

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 27,723 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 25,549 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 19,241 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 14,520 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 14,520 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 12,406 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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A5 FJC is a 2011 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FJC, 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

How do I check the history of A5 FJC?

You can check the full history of A5 FJC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A5 FJC registered?

A5 FJC is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 4 May 2011.

Is A5 FJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 FJC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A5 FJC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A5 FJC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.