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RJ11 PPV

2011 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,189 mi
Last recorded147,189 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ11 PPV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 147,189 miles

Axle corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 134,654 miles

Rear subframe corroded in places

Fail 11 Jul 2025 134,654 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded in places

Pass 27 Jun 2024 125,863 miles

Front Inner wheel rims bent

Offside Front light aim has weak pattern

Fail 26 Jun 2024 125,863 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Inner wheel rims bent

Offside Front light aim has weak pattern

Pass 6 Jul 2023 114,950 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 103,612 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 100,593 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 94,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 94,753 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 89,659 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 84,944 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 80,863 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 76,794 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 62,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 49,527 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 PPV is a 2011 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RJ11 PPV, 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 PPV registered?

RJ11 PPV is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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