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RO11 VYJ

2011 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,569 mi
Last recorded110,569 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO11 VYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 110,569 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 110,485 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 108,160 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 108,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 106,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside rear brake pad wearing thin

Partial wheel bearing check to offside rear due to brake binding

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

Uneven service brake application between rears

Fail 22 Aug 2023 106,207 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside rear brake pad wearing thin

Partial wheel bearing check to offside rear due to brake binding

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

Uneven service brake application between rears

Pass 12 Sep 2022 100,857 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2022 100,851 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 95,250 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 95,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 87,721 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 84,299 miles

No exhaust pulse detected

Pass 20 Aug 2018 80,652 miles

Nearside wing mirror glass missing but still has o/s and centre

Pass 19 Apr 2018 79,837 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 73,511 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 73,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,331 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 59,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 48,076 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 48,076 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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RO11 VYJ is a 2011 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VYJ, 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 RO11 VYJ registered?

RO11 VYJ is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 25 April 2011.

Is RO11 VYJ safe to buy?

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