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AU11 XSP

2011 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,328 mi
Last recorded136,328 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 XSP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 136,328 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 131,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlight cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2023 125,082 miles

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

Front discs are lipped, n/s/f inner face scored

Nearside Front headlamp has a crack and has condensation

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 125,082 miles

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

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

Front discs are lipped, n/s/f inner face scored

Nearside Front headlamp has a crack and has condensation

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 119,236 miles

Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR BOTH SIDES O/S AND N/S ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES O/S AND N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlight cracked allowing moisture into light unit but doesn't effect light output / aim.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 119,053 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR BOTH SIDES O/S AND N/S ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES O/S AND N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlight cracked allowing moisture into light unit but doesn't effect light output / aim.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES O/S AND N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 112,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlight cracked allowing moisture into light unit but doesn't effect light output / aim.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 112,546 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlight cracked allowing moisture into light unit but doesn't effect light output / aim.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 105,888 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 100,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under covers and engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2018 95,508 miles

emission too clean to detect

front both sides tyres small cracks

nearside front tyre wearing inner & outer edges

Fail 8 Oct 2018 95,508 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

emission too clean to detect

front both sides tyres small cracks

nearside front tyre wearing inner & outer edges

offside rear tyre small cracks

Pass 13 Oct 2017 90,931 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 84,375 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 77,267 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 60,046 miles

front tyres are cracked on the inner edge, cords not visible

Pass 17 Feb 2014 43,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XSP is a 2011 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XSP, 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 XSP is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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