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R8 ECN

2011 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

119,313 mi
Last recorded119,313 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 ECN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 119,313 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 114,717 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 111,728 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 107,133 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 101,634 miles

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2021 96,649 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 92,123 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 92,123 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 86,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm stepping on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2018 78,455 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 72,558 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 57,785 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 45,092 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2014 37,936 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all four tyres close to tyre tread markers 1.6mm being legal limit.

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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R8 ECN is a 2011 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R8 ECN, 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 R8 ECN registered?

R8 ECN is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is R8 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 ECN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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