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AK11 RZA

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,293 mi
Last recorded161,293 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 RZA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 161,293 miles

brake pad warning light illuminated but pads ok

Fail 21 Nov 2025 161,274 miles

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

brake pad warning light illuminated but pads ok

Pass 12 Nov 2024 158,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 158,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Oct 2023 154,488 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 147,746 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 142,007 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 134,042 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 124,520 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 116,554 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 116,534 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Buckle stuck under top plastic trim - unuseable (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner wall badly cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre cracked inner wall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 108,627 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 96,451 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 84,291 miles

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,249 miles

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

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 RZA is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black 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 AK11 RZA, 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 AK11 RZA registered?

AK11 RZA is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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