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AO61 VVG

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,185 mi
Last recorded94,185 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 94,185 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 94,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 89,002 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 89,002 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 83,795 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 79,788 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 75,667 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 71,859 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 66,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.5 mm advise to replace soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 64,172 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,051 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 55,754 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 511,252 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 51,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 VVG 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 78.6%.

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 VVG, 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 VVG registered?

AO61 VVG is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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The MOT history for AO61 VVG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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