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AF61 YTL

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,270 mi
Last recorded79,270 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 79,270 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 75,321 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 70,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 65,501 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSF and NSR (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 61,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 61,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 55,817 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 55,817 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 52,145 miles

Nearside Front floor under trim damaged insicure

Rear windscreen washer in/op

Pass 2 Oct 2018 47,244 miles

Slight Misting of Oil on Rear Diff

Pass 13 Oct 2017 42,407 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 37,491 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 32,685 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 24,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2014 24,211 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AF61 YTL is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YTL, 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 AF61 YTL registered?

AF61 YTL is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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