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RJ11 AUC

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

181,003 mi
Last recorded181,003 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ11 AUC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 181,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 166,777 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SLEEVE CLAMPS RUSTED THROUGH

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 166,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH IS SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

CENTRE EXHAUST SLEEVE CLAMPS RUSTED THROUGH

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 159,269 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 159,265 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 151,791 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 151,791 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 137,291 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 121,023 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush slightly worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 114,695 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 110,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip outside zone 'a' under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust emissions too clean to record

Pass 23 Aug 2018 98,370 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust emissions too clean to record

Pass 22 Aug 2017 79,829 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber has slight tear but does not allow ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

emissions too clean to record

Pass 23 Aug 2016 72,353 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 64,068 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 64,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 58,330 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 44,370 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 44,370 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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RJ11 AUC is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RJ11 AUC, 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 RJ11 AUC registered?

RJ11 AUC is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 21 June 2011.

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