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AV61 HVW

2011 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,070 mi
Last recorded134,070 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 HVW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 134,070 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Body component slightly loose body slightly damaged n/s and o/s (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light n/s and o/s (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 128,714 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 122,045 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 116,294 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 110,943 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 104,496 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible sump bung washer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 104,496 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible sump bung washer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 95,298 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 79,051 miles

damage to both front wings

Fail 27 Sep 2018 79,051 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

damage to both front wings

Pass 19 Oct 2017 65,786 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 65,786 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

wipers smear screen

Pass 6 Oct 2016 49,213 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 49,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and bald (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 35,573 miles

Offside Front advise osf outer cv boot very slight leak of grease

Offside Front advise osf tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2014 21,724 miles

osf cv gaiter has visable signs of slight weeping

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 HVW is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV61 HVW, 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 HVW is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 15 October 2011.

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