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AJ61 AEC

2011 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,342 mi
Last recorded117,342 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 AEC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 117,342 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 117,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2024 99,551 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 85,056 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 71,169 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 67,926 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 61,672 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 56,901 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 48,833 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 48,833 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 39,885 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 30,014 miles

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

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

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)

rear tyres require urgent renewal

Pass 16 Jan 2016 24,094 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 18,958 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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AJ61 AEC is a 2011 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc 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 AJ61 AEC, 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 AJ61 AEC registered?

AJ61 AEC is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is AJ61 AEC safe to buy?

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