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RJ61 EYL

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,802 mi
Last recorded83,802 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 EYL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 83,802 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 83,802 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 80,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 80,127 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 77,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding, lipped & worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped & worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 71,945 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 71,943 miles

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 66,470 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 66,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 59,878 miles

Emissions too low to register

Front & rear brake disc lipped & corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Plastic engine bay covers & under trays fitted

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear axle & suspension bushes showing sign of age and wear

Slight movement in the front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 30 Nov 2016 59,878 miles

Emissions too low to register

Front & rear brake disc lipped & corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic engine bay covers & under trays fitted

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear axle & suspension bushes showing sign of age and wear

Slight movement in the front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 24 Nov 2015 49,119 miles

Child seat fitted N/S/R

Emissions too low to register

Front brake disc lipped

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc lipped

Fail 23 Nov 2015 49,119 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted N/S/R

Emissions too low to register

Front brake disc lipped

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc lipped

Pass 3 Dec 2014 39,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 EYL is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EYL, 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 EYL registered?

RJ61 EYL is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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