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AX61 TKN

2011 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

247,970 mi
Last recorded247,970 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 TKN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 247,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 241,732 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 239,335 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LED (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear sub-frame and suspension components covered in surface rust but feel solid

Fail 23 Oct 2024 239,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust not attached (centre pipe) (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LED (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear sub-frame and suspension components covered in surface rust but feel solid

Pass 20 Oct 2023 229,705 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre/down pipe sleeve rusty tiny split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate rusty

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 218,964 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 202,015 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 188,642 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 172,665 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 158,854 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 158,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 134,351 miles

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

exhaust emissions too clean for print out

Fail 2 Jun 2016 134,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust emissions too clean for print out

Pass 1 Jun 2015 117,933 miles

exhaust heat shields,o/s/r suspension arm slight corrosion,undertrays and engine covers fitted as standard,obscuring some testable components.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 100,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AX61 TKN is a 2011 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 AX61 TKN, 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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AX61 TKN is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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