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AJ55 KES

2011 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,874 mi
Last recorded125,874 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 KES
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 125,874 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 115,403 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 102,637 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 88,658 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))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 78,927 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 70,596 miles

Nearside Front sun visor clip broken

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 65,668 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (poss about to show cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 65,667 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (poss about to show cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 58,366 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge (205/55/16)

Pass 3 Mar 2018 52,159 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 44,389 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 35,961 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 27,981 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 27,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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AJ55 KES is a 2011 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel 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 AJ55 KES, 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 AJ55 KES registered?

AJ55 KES is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is AJ55 KES safe to buy?

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