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RO11 MLU

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,715 mi
Last recorded166,715 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO11 MLU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 166,715 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 166,715 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 154,597 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 154,597 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 148,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / void of tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2024 148,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / void of tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 136,887 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 136,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 126,781 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 117,576 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 108,971 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 92,565 miles

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))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 92,565 miles

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))

Offside Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 79,834 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished sidewall and in between tread.

front tyres scrubbed out on inner edges

Fail 10 May 2018 79,834 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished sidewall and in between tread.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres scrubbed out on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2017 62,987 miles

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

plastic under shields fitted covering brake and fuel pipes

Pass 4 May 2016 49,194 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 46,179 miles

osf wing mirror indicator lens broken

Pass 22 May 2014 41,168 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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RO11 MLU is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RO11 MLU, 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 RO11 MLU registered?

RO11 MLU is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 5 May 2011.

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