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AC08 MAE

2011 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,406 mi
Last recorded135,406 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 MAE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 135,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 122,241 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 110,893 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2022 104,650 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage greater than 10mm in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 104,650 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Optional sticker within 11mm of characters (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Optional sticker within 11mm of characters (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage greater than 10mm in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 93,807 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 88,099 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 88,099 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 76,430 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 76,426 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 66,558 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 54,695 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 52,351 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut but not showing cord

Pass 27 Nov 2014 40,401 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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AC08 MAE 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 78.6%.

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 AC08 MAE, 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 AC08 MAE registered?

AC08 MAE is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 12 December 2011.

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