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RF11 ETU

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,682 mi
Last recorded125,682 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF11 ETU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 125,682 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 118,938 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 106,579 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 99,160 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 96,734 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 92,302 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 79,971 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 71,165 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 60,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has multiple flat spots

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn at inner shoulder

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 May 2017 60,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has multiple flat spots

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn at inner shoulder

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 May 2016 47,937 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 37,924 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 27,675 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 ETU is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 RF11 ETU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF11 ETU registered?

RF11 ETU is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is RF11 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF11 ETU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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