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RV11 GMY

2011 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,022 mi
Last recorded159,022 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV11 GMY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 159,022 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside front wheel arch liner damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper smearing

Rear subframe & associated suspension components corroded & deteriorated

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 159,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid, exhaust clamp corroded and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front wheel arch liner damaged

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper smearing

Rear subframe & associated suspension components corroded & deteriorated

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 153,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner damaged

Spare tyre defective ()

Tailgate struts defective & weak

Fail 4 Apr 2024 153,955 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi & joiner (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tailgate strut/s inoperative

Wheel arch liner nearside front and vehicle undertray/s damaged/insecure

Nearside Front Spare tyre defective inner & outer rim bent, tyre bulge inner sidewall ()

Pass 8 Mar 2023 147,811 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess to rear at joint (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central het shield loose

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and starting to wear at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2022 142,680 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 133,883 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 121,711 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 105,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

no smoke detected during diesel emissions test

sun strip fitted to top of windscreen,not affecting drivers view

Pass 4 Jan 2018 87,095 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn

Pass 3 Feb 2017 69,537 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 69,534 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 62,312 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 52,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 47,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GMY is a 2011 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV11 GMY, 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 GMY is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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