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AF11 RZM

2011 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,599 mi
Last recorded125,599 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 RZM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 125,599 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 118,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2024 109,353 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 7 May 2024 109,353 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 5 May 2023 102,063 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 102,063 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 92,863 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 92,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside front jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 85,035 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 85,035 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 74,433 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 74,206 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 65,069 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 65,023 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

Pass 26 Mar 2018 53,712 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 47,347 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,426 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 34,007 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 34,007 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 25,796 miles

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

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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AF11 RZM is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AF11 RZM, 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 AF11 RZM registered?

AF11 RZM is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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