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AJ60 GAV

2011 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,267 mi
Last recorded159,267 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ60 GAV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 159,267 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Jun 2025 159,267 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jul 2024 141,596 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 141,586 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 139,635 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 136,509 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 136,509 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 121,188 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 121,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 111,964 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 104,388 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 29 Nov 2018 91,081 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 73,700 miles

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

no smoke detected

Pass 3 Dec 2016 62,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 49,901 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 10 Dec 2015 49,901 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/side front (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Dec 2014 36,160 miles

no smoke detected

rear brake pads getting low

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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AJ60 GAV is a 2011 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ60 GAV, 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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AJ60 GAV is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 12 December 2011.

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