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AG61 JAM

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,928 mi
Last recorded137,928 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG61 JAM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 137,928 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 127,194 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 126,436 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside rear tyre edges worn

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 125,194 miles

Chip In Windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre Edges Worn

Offside Rear Brake Slight Bind

Pass 28 Sep 2021 124,049 miles

Chip In Windscreen

Offside Rear Brake Slight Bind

Fail 27 Sep 2021 124,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Edge, Tyre Worn, Inner Edge Worn Very Low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Chip In Windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre Worn

Offside Rear Brake Slight Bind

Pass 14 Sep 2020 116,905 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

both front shock damp

front lower arm rear bush's perished

rear lights tinted

Fail 14 Sep 2020 116,905 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

both front shock damp

front lower arm rear bush's perished

rear lights tinted

Pass 16 Sep 2019 103,503 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 103,179 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 94,999 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 78,875 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 61,875 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 51,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2014 50,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 50,840 miles

Front 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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AG61 JAM is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AG61 JAM, 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 AG61 JAM registered?

AG61 JAM is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is AG61 JAM safe to buy?

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