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R15 JDF

2011 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,057 mi
Last recorded50,057 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 JDF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 50,057 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2026 50,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 46,427 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 46,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2024 42,706 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 39,287 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 35,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 32,279 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 29,986 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 27,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 24,788 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cracks in rear tyres

Pass 12 May 2017 22,581 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 May 2016 20,085 miles

Rear number plate worn

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 12 May 2015 17,718 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 14,458 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges & cracking/splitting on traeds

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre cracking/splitting on traed

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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R15 JDF is a 2011 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R15 JDF, 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 R15 JDF registered?

R15 JDF is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 18 May 2011.

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