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2011 Audi A3

Red Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,321 mi
Last recorded106,321 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS53 CAR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 May 2025 106,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 99,082 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 91,676 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 86,306 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 85,686 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 84,395 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 82,045 miles

slight play in both front lower wish bone front mounting bushes

Pass 1 Sep 2018 77,054 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 75,462 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 73,955 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 60,132 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 39,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RS53 CAR is a 2011 Audi A3 in Red with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RS53 CAR, 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 RS53 CAR registered?

RS53 CAR is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 13 October 2011.

Is RS53 CAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS53 CAR shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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