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RJ61 GVN

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,938 mi
Last recorded118,938 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 118,938 miles

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

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

surface corrosion underside

Fail 22 Oct 2025 118,938 miles

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

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

surface corrosion underside

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 114,258 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 110,901 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 105,253 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 100,212 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 94,442 miles

All tyres getting low on tread

Pass 22 Nov 2019 89,652 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Nov 2018 82,950 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease leaking out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre inside edge smooth and wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Nov 2017 72,980 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 63,805 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 54,479 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 45,140 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 GVN is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RJ61 GVN, 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 GVN registered?

RJ61 GVN is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 8 December 2011.

Is RJ61 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ61 GVN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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