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R8 OWY

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

152,564 mi
Last recorded152,564 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 OWY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 152,564 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 146,708 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 140,727 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 135,072 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 129,603 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 125,431 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 118,816 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 114,442 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 108,211 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 98,586 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 85,053 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 67,542 miles

unable to complete smoke test, no reading detected

Fail 9 Jul 2014 67,542 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs worn and pads wearing thin

rear discs worn and rear pads wearing thin

unable to complete smoke test, no reading detected

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 OWY is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OWY, 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

How do I check the history of R8 OWY?

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What year was R8 OWY registered?

R8 OWY is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 12 August 2011.

Is R8 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 OWY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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