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RIJ 655

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,452 mi
Last recorded84,452 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIJ 655
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 84,452 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 81,807 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 78,763 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 75,742 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 73,014 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 70,495 miles

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

no printout was produced due to low emissions

under-tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2019 68,040 miles

under-tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2018 62,836 miles

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2017 57,811 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 52,003 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on 2.5mm

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

too clean to read smoke meter

Fail 24 Nov 2016 52,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on 2.5mm

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

too clean to read smoke meter

Pass 25 Nov 2015 41,916 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 29,351 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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RIJ 655 is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 RIJ 655, 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 RIJ 655 registered?

RIJ 655 is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is RIJ 655 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIJ 655 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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