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R80 CDW

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,457 mi
Last recorded127,457 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 CDW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 127,457 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 120,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn cracked and split and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 120,838 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn cracked and split and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 114,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 May 2024 114,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 108,976 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 102,672 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 96,101 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 96,099 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 94,766 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 94,766 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

unable to test emmisions due to exhaust

Pass 28 Feb 2019 93,475 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 93,475 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 91,635 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 86,366 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 80,165 miles

Engine cover/undertray fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 66,211 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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R80 CDW is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 R80 CDW, 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 R80 CDW registered?

R80 CDW is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is R80 CDW safe to buy?

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