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ACZ 388

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,326 mi
Last recorded168,326 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 388
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 168,326 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 168,272 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 152,852 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 141,507 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 125,059 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 124,986 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 114,313 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 104,178 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2019 95,768 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 87,301 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 83,553 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 71,753 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 68,454 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge + has cuts to inner side wall

emissions to low/clean to register

nearside front tyre has damage to outer side wall

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2015 68,454 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (belt) clip stuck in plastic trim (5.1.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge + has cuts to inner side wall

emissions to low/clean to register

nearside front tyre has damage to outer side wall

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 62,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ACZ 388 is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ACZ 388, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ACZ 388 registered?

ACZ 388 is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is ACZ 388 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACZ 388 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ACZ 388 have outstanding finance?

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