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RJ11 MVU

2011 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,772 mi
Last recorded158,772 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ11 MVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 158,772 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 151,795 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2025 151,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 144,423 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 137,328 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive covers fitted, smell of diesel from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks outer edge and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2023 137,328 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken may have damaged drop link gaiter (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive covers fitted, smell of diesel from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks outer edge and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 132,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak - suspect turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 124,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / corroded on inner friction face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / corroded on inner friction face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust joining sleeve clamp broken. Exhaust not loose at present

Fail 18 May 2021 124,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / corroded on inner friction face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / corroded on inner friction face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust joining sleeve clamp broken. Exhaust not loose at present

Pass 26 May 2020 116,032 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 112,413 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 112,413 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 102,499 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav on screen

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusted (3.5.1i)

under covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2018 102,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav on screen

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusted (3.5.1i)

under covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 92,657 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,977 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2015 70,496 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2014 64,092 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 64,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 MVU is a 2011 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MVU, 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 MVU registered?

RJ11 MVU is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 1 July 2011.

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