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AF61 LZH

2011 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

184,649 mi
Last recorded184,649 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 LZH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 184,649 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 184,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 172,344 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 160,444 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 160,282 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2022 151,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 141,026 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 130,200 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 118,687 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 104,822 miles

chip on screen

Pass 6 Sep 2017 86,382 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 68,060 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 58,012 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,145 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 LZH is a 2011 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF61 LZH registered?

AF61 LZH is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is AF61 LZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 LZH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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