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RO61 DKE

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,914 mi
Last recorded162,914 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO61 DKE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 162,914 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 154,019 miles

underbody/components heavily covered in mud

Fail 23 Dec 2024 154,019 miles

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

underbody/components heavily covered in mud

Pass 28 Dec 2023 146,707 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 146,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 139,720 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 130,765 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 122,608 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 122,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 115,212 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 21 Jan 2019 116,620 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 17 Jan 2018 105,111 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Jan 2017 95,624 miles

Central Front Inner wheel arch trim loose

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Lower Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced slightly loose (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower fog lamp not working

Pass 5 Jan 2016 86,269 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 77,971 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 77,971 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 62,561 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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RO61 DKE is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RO61 DKE, 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 RO61 DKE registered?

RO61 DKE is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is RO61 DKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO61 DKE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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