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AF11 ZBT

2011 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,557 mi
Last recorded142,557 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 ZBT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 142,557 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn at edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 132,043 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches inside the swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 132,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches inside the swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 126,768 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches inside the swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 126,768 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches inside the swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 121,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 111,330 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 103,751 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 97,388 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 97,351 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 88,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 88,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 79,465 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,882 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 62,395 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 62,395 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 55,651 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,246 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 48,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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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AF11 ZBT is a 2011 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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