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RE11 EXJ

2011 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,766 mi
Last recorded136,766 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE11 EXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 136,766 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 136,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 130,090 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 130,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 122,867 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 122,206 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 122,200 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 112,171 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 101,469 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 101,467 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 85,098 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 75,162 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 May 2018 75,162 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2017 63,162 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 55,044 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 47,957 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 47,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 47,063 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 47,057 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 37,095 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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RE11 EXJ is a 2011 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RE11 EXJ, 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 RE11 EXJ registered?

RE11 EXJ is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2011.

Is RE11 EXJ safe to buy?

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