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AO61 SXK

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,274 mi
Last recorded127,274 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 127,274 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 119,556 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

under-body corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2023 111,984 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 111,983 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Dec 2022 104,750 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 98,053 miles

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

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

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

seat belt anchoage cover broken

Pass 3 Dec 2020 91,822 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wiper not working

Pass 4 Jun 2019 81,516 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 75,654 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 75,654 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 71,954 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 64,163 miles

Under trays and engine cover fitted

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,785 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 43,058 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 SXK is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black 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 AO61 SXK, 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 SXK registered?

AO61 SXK is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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