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RJ11 MVZ

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,209 mi
Last recorded126,209 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ11 MVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 126,209 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve missing a clamp. Exhaust still secure and not leaking

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake pedal has slightly reduced reserve travel.

Pass 14 Aug 2024 124,270 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 124,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 121,219 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 118,148 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 118,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 111,740 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 111,739 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 106,307 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 106,307 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 102,278 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 102,267 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 92,423 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 87,414 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 75,795 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 65,135 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2014 56,652 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2014 56,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 56,520 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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RJ11 MVZ is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc 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 MVZ, 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 MVZ registered?

RJ11 MVZ is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 4 July 2011.

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