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AV61 EUL

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

211,970 mi
Last recorded211,970 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 EUL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 211,970 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 201,543 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 201,543 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 189,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2022 171,978 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 151,825 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 141,658 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 136,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 1.8mm also tyre has had repair done (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 136,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Light on in dash (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 1.8mm also tyre has had repair done (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 124,681 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 114,011 miles

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 102,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 102,538 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 81,200 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 61,414 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AV61 EUL is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV61 EUL, 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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AV61 EUL is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 2011.

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