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RV11 GMF

2011 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,778 mi
Last recorded178,778 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV11 GMF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 178,778 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 165,320 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both onto brake calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Manufacture guards fitted preventing full inspection

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attatched arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 153,816 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve has a very small leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and all arms covered in wax oil preventing full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 140,957 miles

Front item removed from windscreen

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

manufacture gaurds fitted to underside

Fail 9 Feb 2023 140,957 miles

Front item removed from windscreen

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

manufacture gaurds fitted to underside

Pass 31 Jan 2022 128,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

different size alloys 16 on front and 18 on back

Fail 31 Jan 2022 128,418 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

different size alloys 16 on front and 18 on back

Pass 28 Jan 2021 113,855 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 103,273 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 86,815 miles

Centre exhaust clamp is corroding

NSF disc inner face is heavily lipped

NSF tyre is punctured

OSF disc inner face is corroding and pitting

OSF tyre inner edge is wearing.

Fail 31 Jan 2019 86,815 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear inner brake pads 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake discs are corroding.

Centre exhaust clamp is corroding

NSF disc inner face is heavily lipped

NSF tyre is punctured

NSR number plate light inop

OSF disc inner face is corroding and pitting

OSF tyre inner edge is wearing.

Pass 10 Feb 2018 70,122 miles

Exhaust centre clamp is corroding and starting to wear a bit thin.

NSF/OSF brake discs inner faces are heavily lipped , worn and corroded.

NSR/OSR tyres are wearing at inner edges.

Pass 30 Jan 2017 53,876 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 37,555 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 27,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2015 27,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 20,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front outer tyre wall damaged (no cords)

wiper scratch zone (B) of screen

Fail 17 Feb 2014 20,790 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front outer tyre wall damaged (no cords)

wiper scratch zone (B) of screen

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 GMF is a 2011 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GMF, 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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RV11 GMF is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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