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R280 OST

2011 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,211 mi
Last recorded81,211 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 OST
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 81,211 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 69,011 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 60,121 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 52,788 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 51,568 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 49,791 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 47,015 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 47,015 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 44,226 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Nov 2017 44,224 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,586 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 29,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 20,357 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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R280 OST is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R280 OST, 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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R280 OST is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 24 August 2011.

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