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RO11 VLW

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,315 mi
Last recorded155,315 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO11 VLW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 155,315 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 147,264 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2024 147,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 138,994 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 129,685 miles

front tyres on 3mm

Fail 17 Dec 2022 129,685 miles

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

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

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

front tyres on 3mm

Pass 17 Dec 2021 121,617 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 2 Dec 2020 113,893 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 113,893 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 107,731 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 97,902 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 88,596 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 78,692 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,971 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 60,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 60,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 49,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2014 49,293 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VLW is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RO11 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

RO11 VLW is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is RO11 VLW safe to buy?

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