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AA02 RYS

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

113,125 mi
Last recorded113,125 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA02 RYS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 113,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 99,850 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 99,847 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 96,610 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 96,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 92,330 miles

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

Offside Front wiper worn on end and damaging windscreen (aero)

oil leak back of engine

Fail 16 Sep 2020 92,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front wiper worn on end and damaging windscreen (aero)

oil leak back of engine

Pass 9 Sep 2019 85,019 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 85,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 70,145 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 70,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 60,577 miles

bulb warning light on dash

n/s/front and both rear tyres heavily worn

windscreen scratched

Fail 20 Sep 2017 60,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

bulb warning light on dash

n/s/front and both rear tyres heavily worn

windscreen scratched

Pass 25 Jul 2016 52,776 miles

Zero emission levels

Fail 2 Jul 2015 43,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 43,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 35,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner brake pads look worn and low

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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AA02 RYS is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AA02 RYS, 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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AA02 RYS is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 11 August 2011.

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