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R50 TMG

2011 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,652 mi
Last recorded109,652 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 TMG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 109,652 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 109,636 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 106,299 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 106,293 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 101,137 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 97,346 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 92,074 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 91,826 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 84,713 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 79,404 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 72,406 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 63,950 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 63,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 52,269 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 41,888 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 33,147 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 25,125 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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R50 TMG is a 2011 Audi A3 in Grey with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R50 TMG, 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 R50 TMG registered?

R50 TMG is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 12 May 2011.

Is R50 TMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R50 TMG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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