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R24 MSY

2011 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,791 mi
Last recorded122,791 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 MSY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 122,791 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 117,254 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 111,476 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 111,476 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 106,683 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2021 102,302 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2021 102,302 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2020 98,940 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 93,622 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 87,181 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 77,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. osf slow 18% imballance (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arms rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

tyres nsr osf 4mm, osr 3mm nsf 3,5mm

Pass 21 Nov 2016 61,696 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 58,895 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 53,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 53,914 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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R24 MSY is a 2011 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R24 MSY, 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 R24 MSY registered?

R24 MSY is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 18 October 2011.

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