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RF11 HAA

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,460 mi
Last recorded171,460 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF11 HAA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 171,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 171,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 154,498 miles

All Suspension Components Covered in Mud

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes covered in Mud (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 154,128 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall. 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All Suspension Components Covered in Mud

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes covered in Mud (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 139,776 miles

rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 130,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar link . (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 118,874 miles

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

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

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

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

service indicated as due

Fail 4 Jan 2021 118,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding VEHICLE REQUIRES CLEANING BEFORE ANY REPAIRS WILL BE ATTEMPTED EXCESS MUD & DEBRIS (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

service indicated as due

Pass 23 Dec 2019 109,791 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 97,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 97,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 81,757 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 81,757 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Offside rear tyre out of shape..... (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 76,745 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 67,958 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 60,797 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 54,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HAA is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HAA, 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 HAA registered?

RF11 HAA is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 10 August 2011.

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