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RU08 MEL

2011 Audi A3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,686 mi
Last recorded87,686 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU08 MEL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2025 87,686 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 84,063 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 80,562 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 75,971 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 69,941 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 65,864 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 61,643 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 52,038 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 44,564 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 37,267 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 32,592 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 25,807 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 19,295 miles

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

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

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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RU08 MEL is a 2011 Audi A3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 RU08 MEL, 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

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What year was RU08 MEL registered?

RU08 MEL is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 18 March 2011.

Is RU08 MEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU08 MEL shows 13 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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