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AU11 ZVG

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,196 mi
Last recorded140,196 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 140,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Lower fog unit smashed

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 139,832 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Door mirror glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wear zero tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Fog light unit smashed

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Zero tread inner shoulder perishing cuts in tread NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension arms also rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 138,564 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Binding 22 (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Advise both rear tyres cuts in tread tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 138,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Binding 22 (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Advise both rear tyres cuts in tread tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 136,888 miles

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise both rear tyres stepping inner shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Advise NEAR FAIL (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 130,160 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Mar 2021 118,988 miles

NSR SEAT FOLDED WITH CARGO PRESENT - SEAT BELT NOT TESTED

Fail 22 Mar 2021 118,912 miles

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

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

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

NSR SEAT FOLDED WITH CARGO PRESENT - SEAT BELT NOT TESTED

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 109,540 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 109,539 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 95,997 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 95,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45r17 94v XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 82,808 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2017 70,646 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,541 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 40,625 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 24,104 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 ZVG 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 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 ZVG, 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 ZVG registered?

AU11 ZVG is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2011.

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