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AF61 HWL

2011 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,549 mi
Last recorded107,549 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 HWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 107,549 miles

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

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

Rear both tyres has uneven wear

under-body corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2026 107,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both tyres has uneven wear

Pass 6 Feb 2025 106,414 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2025 106,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2024 105,979 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 105,115 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 104,057 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing Damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 104,057 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing Damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 99,363 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 99,349 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 91,238 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2018 90,025 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides in outer edg (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 85,349 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 74,791 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 74,791 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 58,507 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 41,176 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 41,176 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AF61 HWL is a 2011 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF61 HWL, 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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AF61 HWL is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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