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AV61 ODE

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,794 mi
Last recorded174,794 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 174,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 167,995 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 157,314 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 149,329 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 139,890 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 139,890 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 135,963 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 125,769 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 110,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 98,199 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 98,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 73,141 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 51,663 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Nov 2014 35,112 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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AV61 ODE 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 85.7%.

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 AV61 ODE, 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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What year was AV61 ODE registered?

AV61 ODE is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 13 October 2011.

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