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AP11 CME

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,513 mi
Last recorded127,513 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP11 CME
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 127,513 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 127,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 122,099 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside/offside (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2024 122,096 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside/offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 114,588 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

offside mirror unit damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2023 114,588 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

offside mirror unit damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2022 107,311 miles

Clicking noise when the steering turned lock to lock

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 107,298 miles

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

Clicking noise when the steering turned lock to lock

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 98,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover and undertrays

Pass 10 Oct 2020 91,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine under tray damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2020 91,439 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine under tray damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2019 86,519 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 82,300 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 78,664 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

covers fitted to engine and underside

Pass 22 Sep 2016 75,069 miles

Covers on under side of vehicle fitted

Engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 69,828 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2014 59,539 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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AP11 CME is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AP11 CME, 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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AP11 CME is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 11 July 2011.

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