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R9 VXD

2011 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

228,596 mi
Last recorded228,596 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 VXD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 228,596 miles

rear sub frame corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2025 228,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened by coil spring mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2024 217,219 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 212,641 miles

Offside Rear wheel slightly tight when rotated by hand

Pass 23 Jun 2022 208,073 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 202,535 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 196,364 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 188,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH have Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH on Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 177,195 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 166,390 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 155,901 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 146,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2014 115,345 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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R9 VXD is a 2011 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc 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 R9 VXD, 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 R9 VXD registered?

R9 VXD is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 1 July 2011.

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