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RE11 MLY

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,400 mi
Last recorded157,400 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE11 MLY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 157,400 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slightly Corroded + O/S/R Suspension Arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 150,837 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 144,739 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged 205/55 r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 144,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged 205/55 r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 135,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 135,470 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 126,468 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 116,652 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 104,663 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 94,315 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 86,402 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 76,906 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge 205/55/16

Pass 16 Apr 2015 64,571 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 49,340 miles

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

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 MLY is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RE11 MLY, 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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RE11 MLY is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 16 May 2011.

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