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AF03 EVS

2011 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests41 (30 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate73.2%

Mileage

123,259 mi
Last recorded123,259 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 EVS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

30 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 123,259 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 165,229 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2025 165,221 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Both rear inner sills corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2025 114,894 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 114,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 159,166 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 106,288 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 151,079 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 101,924 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 142,703 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jan 2022 99,492 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 132,757 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 96,926 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 96,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 120,911 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 120,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 93,330 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 106,863 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 91,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 91,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 93,837 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 89,257 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 89,252 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2017 81,674 miles

Nearside Front tyre feathered along both edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre feathered along both edges

Pass 16 Jan 2017 87,764 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 69,771 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2016 86,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 86,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 57,220 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 84,152 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 84,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 46,927 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 79,194 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 79,194 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 73,317 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 66,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 53,404 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 53,278 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 38,902 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 38,902 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 30,117 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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AF03 EVS is a 2011 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.2%.

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 AF03 EVS, 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 AF03 EVS registered?

AF03 EVS is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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