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AK11 YME

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,504 mi
Last recorded134,504 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 134,504 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 124,830 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges low (5.2.3 (e))

advanced corrosion throughout under side of vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2023 118,640 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underbody showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 25 Jul 2022 114,922 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 109,795 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 104,273 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 104,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre has slight inner sidewall damage

Pass 13 Aug 2019 98,774 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 91,760 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 91,758 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pad getting thin

Pass 24 Jul 2017 82,847 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 82,846 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 71,392 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 71,392 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 59,315 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,589 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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AK11 YME is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YME, 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 YME is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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