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R40 TNT

2011 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,913 mi
Last recorded75,913 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 TNT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 75,913 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 72,910 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 70,381 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 68,245 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 68,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2022 64,561 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 55,163 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 55,163 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 52,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 46,057 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 37,451 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 37,451 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 35,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake caliper slightly seized

Offside Rear Lamp misting up

Fail 12 Jul 2017 35,936 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake caliper slightly seized

Offside Rear Lamp misting up

Pass 27 Jul 2016 33,939 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 32,668 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 29,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 26,467 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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R40 TNT is a 2011 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R40 TNT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R40 TNT registered?

R40 TNT is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is R40 TNT safe to buy?

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