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B3 FXK

2011 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

215,397 mi
Last recorded215,397 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 FXK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 215,397 miles

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

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

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

various suspension parts corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2025 196,125 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seals corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2024 178,607 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 160,173 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 160,173 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 144,009 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 143,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing buckle behind panel (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre shoulder

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2021 131,708 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 131,706 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres edge wear

Pass 24 Aug 2020 125,916 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wear

Pass 4 May 2019 118,521 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 113,560 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 94,928 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 94,928 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 70,574 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 70,574 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 48,941 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 26,518 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 26,518 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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B3 FXK is a 2011 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 B3 FXK, 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 B3 FXK registered?

B3 FXK is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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