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AV11 HFL

2011 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,945 mi
Last recorded161,945 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 HFL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 161,945 miles

Manufacturer under trays and covers restricting inspection of some components and prescribed area's.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 161,937 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Manufacturer under trays and covers restricting inspection of some components and prescribed area's.

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 156,755 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 156,755 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 152,492 miles

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))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 152,492 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 144,551 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 144,549 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Has gone inside paneling. (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S front wheel arch is loose

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 133,378 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 133,377 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 123,293 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald tyres only just legal 225/40-18 tyre size replace asap then ensure tracking is checked as no free play in steering (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad full of dust and lower reading than o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure items

Pass 16 Mar 2020 117,476 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 108,918 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 97,332 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 87,894 miles

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Fail 17 Mar 2017 87,890 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 17 Mar 2016 76,589 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 64,722 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 58,094 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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AV11 HFL is a 2011 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AV11 HFL, 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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AV11 HFL is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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