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AJ11 YDY

2011 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,345 mi
Last recorded159,345 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 YDY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 159,345 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 159,345 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2025 119,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 112,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 104,552 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 96,866 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 89,932 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 89,932 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 83,910 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 74,444 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 66,409 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 58,545 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,976 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Fail 19 Apr 2016 47,975 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 15 May 2014 20,830 miles

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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AJ11 YDY is a 2011 Audi A3 in Grey 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 AJ11 YDY, 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 AJ11 YDY registered?

AJ11 YDY is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 5 July 2011.

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