CarVerify

Free Car Check

RH03 ADE

2011 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,410 mi
Last recorded153,410 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRH03 ADE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 153,410 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 153,403 miles

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 149,341 miles

Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective rubber bush in sub frame worn ()

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

Fail 27 Apr 2024 149,341 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective rubber bush in sub frame worn ()

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

brake pad indicator on. all pads ok

Pass 24 Apr 2023 145,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 145,355 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 142,212 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 135,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 128,428 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 128,144 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 120,058 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 109,436 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sidewall damaged

Nearside Front Outer Sidewall damaged

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 83,040 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 73,524 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 73,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 56,561 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 55,154 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 55,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RH03 ADE is a 2011 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RH03 ADE, 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

How do I check the history of RH03 ADE?

You can check the full history of RH03 ADE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RH03 ADE registered?

RH03 ADE is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is RH03 ADE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RH03 ADE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RH03 ADE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RH03 ADE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.