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RJ60 DLU

2011 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,046 mi
Last recorded169,046 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ60 DLU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 169,046 miles

Central Vehicle has been treated under-neath covering rear sub-frame & various suspension components

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sill rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 169,046 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Central Vehicle has been treated under-neath covering rear sub-frame & various suspension components

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sill rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2026 169,035 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes poor.trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

low handbrake effort o/s

o/s/f shock poor condition

strong smell of exhaust fumes at rear

various components corroded.exhaust corroded

Pass 15 May 2025 163,342 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 154,203 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 143,980 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear suspension pan arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2023 148,220 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear suspension pan arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 138,685 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 138,500 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 May 2021 134,452 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 126,692 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 126,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 125,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged wall damaged cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2019 118,507 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 110,441 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 110,441 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 99,358 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 93,210 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 89,161 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 76,662 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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RJ60 DLU is a 2011 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RJ60 DLU, 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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RJ60 DLU is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 13 January 2011.

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