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RS09 MAT

2011 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

223,443 mi
Last recorded223,443 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS09 MAT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 223,443 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 217,755 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 211,576 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 204,726 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 204,649 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 197,623 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 191,688 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 184,810 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 173,093 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 159,262 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 146,694 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 132,677 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 118,648 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 104,953 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 104,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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RS09 MAT is a 2011 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RS09 MAT, 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 RS09 MAT registered?

RS09 MAT is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is RS09 MAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS09 MAT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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