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B21 PHS

2011 Audi A3

White Diesel
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,708 mi
Last recorded122,708 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 PHS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 122,708 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip to zone a not affecting view to front (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 110,204 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 109,950 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 102,446 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 95,073 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on the limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 88,877 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 83,492 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 77,004 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 76,989 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 69,448 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 64,570 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 54,987 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front Tyres Wearing Low On Inside Edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 41,846 miles

rear tyres are stretched on rims

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 41,356 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres walls are strectched on rims

Pass 27 Dec 2014 31,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 13,927 miles

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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B21 PHS is a 2011 Audi A3 in White. 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 B21 PHS, 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 B21 PHS registered?

B21 PHS is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 11 October 2011.

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