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RJ61 EXD

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,236 mi
Last recorded107,236 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 EXD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 107,236 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 107,236 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 99,562 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 93,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 83,063 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 81,723 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 78,485 miles

nearside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn un-even

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2018 73,593 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 73,593 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 71,534 miles

No smoke (emissions) peak detected, system too clean

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 4 Jan 2018 71,534 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

No smoke (emissions) peak detected, system too clean

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 17 Jan 2017 61,150 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 61,150 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 51,645 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 38,029 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)

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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RJ61 EXD is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RJ61 EXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RJ61 EXD?

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What year was RJ61 EXD registered?

RJ61 EXD is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is RJ61 EXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ61 EXD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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