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AK11 AYY

2011 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,687 mi
Last recorded120,687 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 AYY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 120,687 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 115,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Dec 2024 115,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 112,148 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 112,117 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both sides. (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 99,389 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 99,389 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 86,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 82,532 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 75,781 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 67,827 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 67,827 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 60,554 miles

Rear rear tyres becoming low (on 3mm)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 50,525 miles

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

child seat fitted

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

slight brake bind to o/s/r brake

under tray fitted

Pass 2 May 2015 37,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have various cuts in tread

n/s/r tyre perished, also getting low on edges

o/s/r wheel binding

windscreen wipers smear

Fail 2 May 2015 37,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have various cuts in tread

n/s/r tyre perished, also getting low on edges

o/s/r wheel binding

windscreen wipers smear

Pass 13 Feb 2014 24,179 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AK11 AYY is a 2011 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol 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 AK11 AYY, 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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AK11 AYY is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 19 March 2011.

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