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RP59 RAF

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,055 mi
Last recorded105,055 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRP59 RAF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 105,055 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 94,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake binding

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service reminder on dash

Fail 15 Oct 2024 94,870 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake binding

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service reminder on dash

Pass 18 Sep 2023 78,344 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 78,343 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 71,512 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 66,331 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 64,326 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 82,384 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring check to vehicle

Fail 2 Nov 2019 82,379 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear seat buckle casing damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring check to vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2018 82,004 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 78,492 miles

N/S Front and rear tyre walls damaged

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 78,491 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides,inner faces (3.5.1i)

N/S Front and rear tyre walls damaged

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 68,118 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 58,287 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 48,758 miles

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

o/s rear tyre pressure low

Fail 30 Dec 2014 48,757 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre pressure low

Pass 17 Dec 2013 40,175 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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RP59 RAF 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 RP59 RAF, 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 RP59 RAF registered?

RP59 RAF is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 8 January 2011.

Is RP59 RAF safe to buy?

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