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RV11 VFW

2011 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

192,631 mi
Last recorded192,631 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV11 VFW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 192,631 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 192,620 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2025 182,524 miles

Offside Rear parking brake effort poor

Fail 26 Apr 2025 181,992 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

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

Pass 1 May 2024 170,388 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 159,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged slightly but not adversely affecting drivers view

Fail 18 May 2023 159,621 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure joint collar badly corroded and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged slightly but not adversely affecting drivers view

Pass 30 May 2022 152,851 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 148,543 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 148,446 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 145,127 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 141,360 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 133,325 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 122,442 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 113,989 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 107,514 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 100,719 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 100,719 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 93,783 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 VFW is a 2011 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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