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AV11 ZLU

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

106,915 mi
Last recorded106,915 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 ZLU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 106,915 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 105,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 103,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near to 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near to 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2024 103,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near to 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near to 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 99,584 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 95,128 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 88,929 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 86,448 miles

front shocks damp

Pass 3 Jun 2019 81,183 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 75,335 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 67,449 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 3 Jun 2016 57,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 44,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advanced wear on all four tyres.

advanced wear on offside front brake pads.

Pass 29 May 2014 32,416 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 ZLU is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AV11 ZLU, 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 ZLU is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 6 June 2011.

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