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AU61 VEO

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,013 mi
Last recorded145,013 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 VEO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 145,013 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 133,631 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 132,339 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 132,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 113,903 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 113,903 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb changed at time of test (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb changed at time of test (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 97,059 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 97,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 80,870 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 66,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 66,295 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 48,101 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 35,702 miles

Nearside 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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AU61 VEO is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AU61 VEO, 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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What year was AU61 VEO registered?

AU61 VEO is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is AU61 VEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 VEO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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