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2011 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · CK11 ACU

CK11 ACU

2011 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31/03/2011. Recorded mileage 181,996 miles. MOT valid until 01/06/2027.

Make & Model
AUDI A3
Year / Origin
2011 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 01/06/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
181,996 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 01/06/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2011
Engine
1968cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, following a period of intermittent testing issues. The most recent inspection on 3 June 2025 at 173,431 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded, indicating that the mechanical and safety systems met the minimum legal standard. While the history shows failures in previous years, the ability to secure a clean sheet in the latest test suggests the owner is proactive in rectifying faults identified by the tester. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical high-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 11,500 miles per annum. Between March 2023 and March 2024, the car covered 10,910 miles, and it added another 10,158 miles in the fourteen months leading up to the June 2025 test. This steady accumulation suggests regular road use rather than long periods ofກັບ, which is generally beneficial for maintaining components like engine seals and brake assemblies, though the high cumulative mileage places significant life-cycle wear on the drivetrain and suspension components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas that likely caused the failures in 2023 and 2024, although the specific failure points were not detailed in the summary. Given the high mileage, a thorough check of the front control arm bushes, coil springs, and perished rubber mounts is essential as these components frequently fail on this platform. Inspect the underside for corrosion on the subframe and exhaust mounting points, as fifteen-year-old Audi chassis are prone to surface rust that can eventually compromise structural integrity. Testing for binding brake calipers or uneven disc wear will also ensure that the recent pass reflects a maintained braking system.

CK11 ACU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
  • 181,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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CK11 ACU Mileage History

  1. 29/03/2023152,353 mi
  2. 22/03/2024163,260 mi+10,907 mi
  3. 25/03/2024163,273 mi+13 mi
  4. 03/06/2025173,431 mi+10,158 mi
  5. 29/05/2026181,996 mi+8,565 mi

Average of roughly 9,358 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

CK11 ACU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Sept 2026, 18:50
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Audi A3 (CK11 ACU) between March 2023 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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