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AX11 CTE

2011 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,279 mi
Last recorded130,279 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX11 CTE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 130,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise early replacement. 225/45 R17 91Y Pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 121,587 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 114,182 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 107,935 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 101,231 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 101,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 93,550 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 93,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 89,993 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2019 84,472 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2018 80,434 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 75,491 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 75,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 70,306 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 70,306 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 65,466 miles

Front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2015 65,466 miles

Front tyres worn inner edge

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 60,361 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 60,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AX11 CTE is a 2011 Audi A3 in Blue 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 AX11 CTE, 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 AX11 CTE registered?

AX11 CTE is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 12 July 2011.

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