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AY11 YGN

2011 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,084 mi
Last recorded126,084 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 YGN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 126,084 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 115,188 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 108,486 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 98,463 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions too clean to read

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus heat damaged (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 98,463 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions too clean to read

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus heat damaged (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 88,465 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 88,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 81,890 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 77,019 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 77,019 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 59,614 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 59,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 49,671 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 43,523 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 38,109 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 28,773 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 28,773 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 20,786 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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AY11 YGN is a 2011 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YGN, 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 YGN registered?

AY11 YGN is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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