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R88 WKL

2011 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,688 mi
Last recorded101,688 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 WKL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 101,688 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 96,471 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 90,269 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 90,116 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 83,407 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 83,407 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 74,542 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 69,050 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 69,050 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2019 63,556 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 58,832 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 52,681 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 38,546 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 28,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking between tread

Nearside under body, undertray fitted unable to check brake pipes + fuel pipes or floor

Offside Front Tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre cracking between tread

Offside Under body undertray fitted unable to check brake pipe + fuel pipes or floor

Fail 20 Jun 2016 28,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in cente tread

Offside Front tyre wearing inner egde

Offside Rear cracks in centre tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 22,420 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 22,420 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 16,122 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 16,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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R88 WKL is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R88 WKL, 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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R88 WKL is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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