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RV11 VFM

2011 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,233 mi
Last recorded155,233 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV11 VFM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 155,233 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 150,232 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 145,143 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 140,799 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 136,600 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 132,106 miles

Offside Front windscreen has small chip not effecting drivers view

covers on underside

nsf/nsr tyres have light damage on outer walls

Fail 17 Dec 2020 132,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front windscreen has small chip not effecting drivers view

covers on underside

nsf/nsr tyres have light damage on outer walls

Pass 17 Jan 2020 128,427 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 128,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2019 122,044 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 111,228 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 103,496 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 103,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 91,724 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 84,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Nearside rear trye has slight damage to inner sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,404 miles

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

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 VFM is a 2011 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VFM, 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 VFM registered?

RV11 VFM is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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