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AE03 ELE

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

59,246 mi
Last recorded59,246 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 ELE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 59,246 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 57,790 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 55,322 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 52,960 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 50,133 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 46,850 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 46,850 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 44,212 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 40,945 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 40,709 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 37,881 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 35,936 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 35,936 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing O/S and N/S buckles are not accessible (5.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 32,958 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 30,074 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 30,074 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 29,944 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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AE03 ELE is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AE03 ELE, 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 AE03 ELE registered?

AE03 ELE is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is AE03 ELE safe to buy?

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