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AU61 XYW

2011 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,380 mi
Last recorded120,380 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 XYW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 120,380 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2mm tread **Replace** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside front inner brake pad approximately 3mm **Advise Replacement** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 120,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2mm tread **Replace** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside front inner brake pad approximately 3mm **Advise Replacement** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 113,616 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2024 107,255 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 98,614 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2022 91,193 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 83,921 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 83,832 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 78,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 74,060 miles

Centre exhaust clamp broken, exhaust secure at time of test

Non-obligatory mirror (nearside door mirror) distorted

Pass 10 Sep 2018 67,248 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 56,682 miles

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

inner faces of front discs are corroded, balance ok

Pass 22 Aug 2016 47,703 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Sep 2015 38,903 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 28,897 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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AU61 XYW is a 2011 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AU61 XYW, 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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AU61 XYW is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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