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RK11 XAL

2011 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,100 mi
Last recorded117,100 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK11 XAL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 117,100 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2026 117,100 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 114,745 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 114,743 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 109,273 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 103,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 98,703 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 98,703 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 93,527 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 87,500 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 87,500 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 82,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened HEAVILY WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW BORDER LINE & INNER PAD NOT VISIBLE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEARING/WORN (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened HEAVILY WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW & INNER PAD NOT VISIBLE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 65,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Small splits in outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 49,805 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 46,406 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 30,670 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a tread depth of 3mm

Fail 18 Feb 2016 30,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre has a tread depth of 3mm

Rear pads are wearing uneven

Pass 3 Mar 2015 24,922 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 18,604 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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RK11 XAL is a 2011 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RK11 XAL, 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 RK11 XAL registered?

RK11 XAL is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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