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RF11 ELV

2011 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,247 mi
Last recorded109,247 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF11 ELV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 109,247 miles

NO emissions reading due to LOW emitting engine

centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2019 109,247 miles

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

NO emissions reading due to LOW emitting engine

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

centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2018 93,762 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

NO emission results due to LOW emitting engine

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 93,762 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

NO emission results due to LOW emitting engine

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 82,437 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 82,435 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 66,319 miles

all brake discs slightly worn

exhaust emisions very low

Pass 16 Jun 2015 50,376 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 50,372 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Jul 2014 38,925 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 38,925 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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RF11 ELV is a 2011 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RF11 ELV, 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 RF11 ELV registered?

RF11 ELV is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 22 July 2011.

Is RF11 ELV safe to buy?

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