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AY61 YEK

2011 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,667 mi
Last recorded77,667 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 YEK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 77,667 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 71,847 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2023 69,817 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 68,370 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 67,017 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight dampness rear engine no positive leaks

Fail 14 Jul 2021 67,006 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight dampness rear engine no positive leaks

Pass 22 Jul 2020 64,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 64,807 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed EDGE tyre size 224/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge tyre size 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 55,543 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 51,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 45,261 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 44,375 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 43,225 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 35,913 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 25,618 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 25,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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AY61 YEK is a 2011 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AY61 YEK, 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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AY61 YEK is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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