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RJ61 EXL

2011 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,582 mi
Last recorded116,582 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 EXL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 116,582 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 116,218 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 110,677 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 6 May 2025 110,666 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2024 105,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 101,244 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 95,057 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 81,581 miles

engine cover fitted

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush is starting to deteriorated

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2020 77,625 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged,no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in treads,no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions too clean to register

Pass 24 Jan 2019 72,230 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 68,650 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 68,650 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 66,099 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing

Fail 1 Feb 2017 66,099 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre wearing

Pass 26 Jan 2016 60,842 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 56,115 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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RJ61 EXL is a 2011 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EXL, 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 RJ61 EXL registered?

RJ61 EXL is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is RJ61 EXL safe to buy?

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