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RK61 YXA

2011 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,589 mi
Last recorded187,589 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK61 YXA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 187,589 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 175,666 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 163,557 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 150,815 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 139,117 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 139,115 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front DRL out

Pass 17 Sep 2020 129,593 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 129,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

tyre pressure warning light on indicating one or more tyres under inflated

Pass 14 Sep 2019 117,757 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear uneven on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 104,756 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 90,576 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 73,557 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 73,553 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 58,447 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 58,443 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2014 45,354 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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RK61 YXA is a 2011 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXA, 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 YXA registered?

RK61 YXA is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is RK61 YXA safe to buy?

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