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AU11 RCF

2011 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,767 mi
Last recorded170,767 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 RCF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 170,767 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 162,061 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 152,615 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 150,974 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 146,711 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 142,642 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 23 Nov 2020 142,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 19 Nov 2019 141,509 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 141,506 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 136,643 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 121,812 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 108,396 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 80,788 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 60,981 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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AU11 RCF is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 AU11 RCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU11 RCF registered?

AU11 RCF is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 17 March 2011.

Is AU11 RCF safe to buy?

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