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RR53 AUD

2011 Audi A3

Black Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,651 mi
Last recorded71,651 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRR53 AUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 71,651 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 66,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 64,792 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 64,792 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 63,297 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 61,602 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))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 235/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Pass 7 Jan 2021 57,260 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 52,942 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 52,924 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 49,049 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 43,876 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre got big cut but no cords exposed

Pass 21 Nov 2016 37,534 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 30,905 miles

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

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

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

OIL leak/smeared (underside of vehicle engine undertray)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 23,155 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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RR53 AUD is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RR53 AUD, 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 RR53 AUD registered?

RR53 AUD is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is RR53 AUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RR53 AUD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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