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B9 ELM

2011 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,520 mi
Last recorded82,520 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 ELM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 82,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and sidewall damaged slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 78,585 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 74,222 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 69,772 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 65,088 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 12 May 2021 59,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on face of disc's. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut to inner edge of tyre, no cords exposed. (2017) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. (2016) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 May 2021 59,868 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on face of disc's. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut to inner edge of tyre, no cords exposed. (2017) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. (2016) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 55,683 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 55,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 44,302 miles

emissions level too low to obtain a reading

Fail 8 Mar 2019 44,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

emissions level too low to obtain a reading

Pass 8 Feb 2018 32,285 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 32,285 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 28,273 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 25,628 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 25,401 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 22,536 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 15,824 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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B9 ELM is a 2011 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B9 ELM, 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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B9 ELM is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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