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RV11 RFL

2011 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,373 mi
Last recorded85,373 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 85,373 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 81,234 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 77,393 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 74,481 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 71,547 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 71,547 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2021 67,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 63,743 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 63,743 miles

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust sleeve/clamp corroded+broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 63,074 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 61,706 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 60,572 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 60,572 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 50,770 miles

offside front tyre has a cut but with no chords exposed

Fail 11 Apr 2014 45,058 miles

Emissions not detectable via smoke meter

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R seatbelt buckle retracted into D pillar removed for test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 45,058 miles

Emissions not detectable via smoke meter

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R seatbelt buckle retracted into D pillar removed for test

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 RFL is a 2011 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RFL, 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 RFL registered?

RV11 RFL is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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