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AK60 YWU

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,928 mi
Last recorded170,928 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK60 YWU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 170,928 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 161,834 miles

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

slight diesel leak from engine

Pass 1 Feb 2023 154,743 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve clamp broken

Nail in offside rear tyre - non repairable

Nearside front anti roll bar link rubber split, still prevent the ingress of dirt

Nearside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2022 146,323 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 136,472 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 136,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2020 127,415 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 115,491 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 115,491 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 107,874 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 16 Dec 2016 103,185 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner faces (3.5.1i)

damage to outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Fail 16 Dec 2016 103,185 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner faces (3.5.1i)

damage to outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2016 99,532 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner faces (3.5.1i)

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 22 Dec 2014 96,235 miles

Emissions. Ltd rpm's, no smoke, no printout

Fail 12 Dec 2014 95,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Emissions. Ltd rpm's, no smoke, no printout

Pass 13 Jan 2014 84,411 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 84,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AK60 YWU is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 AK60 YWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK60 YWU registered?

AK60 YWU is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 14 February 2011.

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