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AO61 EAW

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,815 mi
Last recorded141,815 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 EAW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 141,815 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 133,500 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 125,225 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 115,686 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 108,006 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 100,039 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 100,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 98,395 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 96,831 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 96,811 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 91,382 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 91,382 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 83,649 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2016 75,945 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 67,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 61,654 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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AO61 EAW 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 81.3%.

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 AO61 EAW, 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 AO61 EAW registered?

AO61 EAW is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is AO61 EAW safe to buy?

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