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AA04 HOB

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,475 mi
Last recorded84,475 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 HOB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 84,475 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 84,475 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2026 169,552 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 78,310 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 162,416 miles

Exhaust Middle Sleeve Corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Pan Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 71,546 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 155,148 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust middle sleeve corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2023 65,342 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 65,342 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 150,322 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 62,221 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 145,124 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 27 Nov 2021 55,130 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 140,454 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear nsf/osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsr/osr (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf/osr (5.2.3 (e))

emissions are too clean

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2020 52,448 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 50,119 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 134,150 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 134,149 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 45,483 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 127,397 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 40,874 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 114,823 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 34,726 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 34,726 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 94,033 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 30,673 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 62,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2014 26,246 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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AA04 HOB is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 AA04 HOB, 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 AA04 HOB registered?

AA04 HOB is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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