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AF61 HWT

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,277 mi
Last recorded144,277 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 HWT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 144,277 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 144,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected cracked (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 135,523 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 128,181 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 122,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2022 122,855 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2021 119,003 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 119,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 113,645 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 113,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 107,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 107,072 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 97,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 97,590 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 87,039 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 78,090 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 69,915 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 51,980 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 51,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 HWT is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AF61 HWT, 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 HWT is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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