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RK61 OBM

2011 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,514 mi
Last recorded124,514 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK61 OBM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 124,514 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres inner edges

Fail 16 Apr 2026 123,905 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both outer links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2025 96,581 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 96,581 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 May 2024 74,522 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 71,460 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 63,492 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 60,084 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 57,172 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edges are bold (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 52,554 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 50,302 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 46,394 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 39,937 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 32,251 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 26,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OBM is a 2011 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RK61 OBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK61 OBM registered?

RK61 OBM is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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