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AB06 PAM

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,642 mi
Last recorded46,642 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB06 PAM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 46,642 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 46,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 45,614 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 42,791 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 42,791 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 40,745 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 38,376 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 38,376 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 36,121 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 34,090 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 31,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has age cracking

Offside Rear Tyre has age cracking

Wiper blades smearing the screen

Fail 14 May 2018 31,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has age cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has age cracking

Wiper blades smearing the screen

Pass 11 May 2017 29,418 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 May 2016 24,905 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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AB06 PAM is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AB06 PAM, 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 AB06 PAM registered?

AB06 PAM is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 27 May 2011.

Is AB06 PAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB06 PAM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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