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AK61 LKN

2011 Audi A3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,258 mi
Last recorded159,258 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 LKN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 159,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 14 Nov 2025 159,258 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cut in sidewall (cords showing) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake binding slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Nov 2024 150,478 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 150,275 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 142,631 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 132,651 miles

Coil spring corroded NEAR SIDE FRONT AND OFF SIDE REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES O/S AND N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES O/S AND N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES O/S AND N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES O/S AND N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 132,646 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded NEAR SIDE FRONT AND OFF SIDE REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES O/S AND N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES O/S AND N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES O/S AND N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES O/S AND N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 120,889 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 109,835 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 front+rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 98,765 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 86,709 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 75,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 63,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 50,397 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 38,138 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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AK61 LKN is a 2011 Audi A3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol 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 AK61 LKN, 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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AK61 LKN is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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