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AK61 SXM

2011 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,182 mi
Last recorded179,182 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 SXM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 179,182 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 176,003 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 172,550 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 167,290 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 167,259 miles

Emissions not tested fuel leak in engine bay (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Fuel system component leaking of the engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 157,739 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 148,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded in lower cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded in lower cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 137,730 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 125,120 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 125,120 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 108,247 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cuts on inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge & cut on outer side wall

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 96,577 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front tyre / damage to outer wall[not to cords]

Nearside Rear tyre / damage to outer wall [ not to cords]

Pass 26 Oct 2015 86,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (0.4mm usable tread) ADVISE REPLACE TYRE (4.1.E.1)

TYRE SIZE: 225/40ZR18W

engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Oct 2014 74,376 miles

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

emissions to low to read smoketester

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 SXM is a 2011 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SXM, 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 SXM is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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