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RV11 DWN

2011 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,561 mi
Last recorded86,561 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV11 DWN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 86,561 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 86,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 83,170 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 83,160 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2024 77,293 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 77,293 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 73,314 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 67,664 miles

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

Power steering leak.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 1,000 to 2,000 miles left. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 63,255 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

1000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

6000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges.

Pass 6 Mar 2020 60,950 miles

2000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

6000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 22 Mar 2019 55,816 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 55,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 50,800 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 45,535 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 40,369 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

particulate filter light on dash

Fail 24 Mar 2015 38,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 34,630 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 34,548 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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RV11 DWN is a 2011 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RV11 DWN, 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 RV11 DWN registered?

RV11 DWN is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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