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RE06 ARM

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

151,164 mi
Last recorded151,164 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 ARM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 151,164 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2025 145,509 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 94,638 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 94,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 90,427 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2024

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 136,340 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 86,156 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 129,668 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 82,042 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 117,180 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In Swept Area But Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 117,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In Swept Area But Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 76,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2020 106,032 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 70,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 87,057 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 65,448 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 60,427 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 71,888 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 64,682 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 55,031 miles

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 16 Feb 2016 54,773 miles

Both front brake discs badly corroded

osr shock absorber weaping slightly

Pass 5 Feb 2016 49,535 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 44,397 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 38,813 miles

Emissions not done due to engine not reving over 2500rpm

Pass 21 Feb 2014 39,781 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 33,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,615 miles

item removed from drivers view prior to testing

Fail 26 Feb 2013 31,615 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

item removed from drivers view prior to testing

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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RE06 ARM is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

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 RE06 ARM, 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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RE06 ARM is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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