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RS53 XHY

2011 Audi A3

Red Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,198 mi
Last recorded64,198 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 64,198 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 50,704 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 40,495 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 36,050 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 36,045 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 36,040 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 36,028 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 35,371 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded suspension spring lower locating coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 30,675 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 28,450 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 21,000 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 11,376 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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RS53 XHY 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 XHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RS53 XHY?

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What year was RS53 XHY registered?

RS53 XHY is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 11 July 2011.

Is RS53 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS53 XHY 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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