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RS61 SMF

2011 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,597 mi
Last recorded121,597 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS61 SMF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 121,597 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED

CORROSION ON VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS FRONT AND REAR

EXHAUST NUTS CORRODED (EXHAUST SECURE AND NOT LEAKING)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 109,642 miles

Corrosion on various suspension component's front and rear

exhaust nuts slightly corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2023 109,642 miles

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

Corrosion on various suspension component's front and rear

exhaust nuts slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2022 103,676 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 103,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 99,001 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 93,878 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Remove camera ()

Pass 11 Oct 2019 92,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 84,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 84,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 73,483 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 63,435 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 56,434 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 44,421 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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RS61 SMF is a 2011 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RS61 SMF, 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 RS61 SMF registered?

RS61 SMF is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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