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AO61 PCX

2011 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

231,306 mi
Last recorded231,306 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 PCX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 231,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

offside rear lamp damaged.

Fail 10 Nov 2025 231,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 94 w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

offside rear lamp damaged.

Pass 13 Nov 2024 224,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc corroded. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

offside rear lamp damaged.

Fail 13 Nov 2024 224,083 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve/clamps corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc corroded. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

offside rear lamp damaged.

Pass 14 Nov 2023 218,161 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp damaged

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 218,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Side repeater not working in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp damaged

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 211,100 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 211,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 202,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 194,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 194,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 184,113 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 184,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 166,599 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 166,599 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 149,113 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 132,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 105,636 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 79,091 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres wearing on shoulders

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

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 PCX is a 2011 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO61 PCX, 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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AO61 PCX is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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