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RF11 HBB

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

207,243 mi
Last recorded207,243 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 207,243 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 200,941 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underneath general corrosion not serious

Fail 9 Jan 2024 200,941 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underneath general corrosion not serious

Pass 9 Jan 2023 193,050 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 173,361 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 165,601 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 162,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar drop link upper boot deteriorated

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 154,034 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 154,034 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 139,179 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 139,179 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 131,423 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

NEARSIDE FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY DETERIOTED.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN FROM INNER & OUTER EDGES & CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCKER SLIGHTLY MISTING OF OIL.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN FROM INNER EDGE & CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 125,531 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 113,629 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 HBB is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HBB, 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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RF11 HBB is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 18 August 2011.

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