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RK61 OAB

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,131 mi
Last recorded144,131 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK61 OAB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 144,131 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 144,130 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 140,280 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 137,101 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES, lower arm rear bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and has small cut not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 137,101 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES, lower arm rear bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and has small cut not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 128,566 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread Approx. 2.5 - 3mm

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 128,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Mounts broken & lamp loose. (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres getting low on tread Approx. 2.5 - 3mm

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 104,141 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 80,168 miles

front brake discs thin

front tyres worn on edge at 1.6mm

nsr tyre at 1.6mm

osf headlight slightly inscure

Fail 7 Mar 2018 78,956 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear indicator bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 70,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 57,046 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,139 miles

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

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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RK61 OAB is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RK61 OAB, 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 RK61 OAB registered?

RK61 OAB is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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