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AA08 POW

2011 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,252 mi
Last recorded128,252 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 POW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 128,252 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 128,244 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 122,982 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 117,678 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 111,358 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 107,445 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 104,446 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 99,834 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 91,993 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 91,993 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 81,661 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 71,837 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 60,738 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 48,175 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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AA08 POW is a 2011 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc 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 AA08 POW, 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 AA08 POW registered?

AA08 POW is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 20 July 2011.

Is AA08 POW safe to buy?

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