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AY11 XUM

2011 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,861 mi
Last recorded144,861 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 XUM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 144,861 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 144,857 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2024 138,471 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 138,471 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 130,905 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 122,395 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 117,744 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 113,114 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 113,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 93,889 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 93,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 79,565 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2018 79,565 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 74,357 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 59,556 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 43,490 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 31,957 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 31,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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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AY11 XUM is a 2011 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AY11 XUM, 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 AY11 XUM registered?

AY11 XUM is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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