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PY61 KAU

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,928 mi
Last recorded73,928 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 KAU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 73,928 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 73,928 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 68,858 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 62,795 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 58,156 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 55,250 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 53,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil, turbo area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 53,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blade rubbers split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil, turbo area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 51,972 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 51,972 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 49,437 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 46,242 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 46,242 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 43,846 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,778 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 30,770 miles

front brake pads 60% worn

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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PY61 KAU is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PY61 KAU, 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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PY61 KAU is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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