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AU11 XSE

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,827 mi
Last recorded150,827 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 XSE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 150,827 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 150,827 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 149,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 143,203 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 143,203 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2022 136,817 miles

Lower under trays fitted covering some components for inspection

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 129,999 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 124,662 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 118,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 113,442 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer side wall curb protector has slight damage.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted covering some steering and suspension parts.

Fail 22 Jan 2018 113,442 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer side wall curb protector has slight damage.

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

under trays fitted covering some steering and suspension parts.

Pass 3 Feb 2017 107,260 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Outer tyre curb protector and rim has slight damage.

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

engine covers and under trays fitted covering some steering and suspension parts.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 102,151 miles

Offside Front tyre tread worn low on edges

Fail 10 Feb 2016 102,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front tyre tread worn low on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2015 95,201 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 75,611 miles

Offside Front 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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AU11 XSE is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU11 XSE, 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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AU11 XSE is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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