Official DVLA Record

2011 AUDI A32.0L DIESEL

P22 TAP

Considering this 2011 AUDI A3? It's a DIESEL with a 1968cc engine showing 181,031 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/05/2026
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2011
Engine
1968cc
Mechanical Assessment
The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend in mechanical wear and structural degradation. In the most recent test in April 2025 at 181,031 miles, the car passed after addressing failures related to headlamp alignment and minor cosmetic defects. While it met the legal standard, the presence of corrosion on the rear sub-frame and front wing suggests the vehicle is entering a phase where structural integrity and component fatigue will require increasingly frequent attention. At 181,031 miles, this Audi has covered a significant distance for its age, averaging approximately 12,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent heavy use, with the vehicle covering 11,692 miles between the April 2024 and April 2025 tests. This high rate of operation places constant strain on the drivetrain and suspension, which is evidenced by the repeated failures of lower suspension arm bushes and the fractured nearside coil spring recorded during the 2024 inspection. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the chassis for rust. The 2025 test flagged a corroded rear sub-frame that was not yet weakened at the time, but rust on this structural component often progresses rapidly on older Audis. You should also examine the offside rear brake disc, which was noted as pitted and scored in 2025, to ensure it has been replaced. Given the history of coolant leaks reported in 2023 at 158,862 miles, a thorough check of the cooling system is necessary to ensure the water pump and hoses remain intact under high-mileage stress.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 4 Jun 2026, 07:05
Mechanic's Historical Review
The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend in mechanical wear and structural degradation. In the most recent test in April 2025 at 181,031 miles, the car passed after addressing failures related to headlamp alignment and minor cosmetic defects. While it met the legal standard, the presence of corrosion on the rear sub-frame and front wing suggests the vehicle is entering a phase where structural integrity and component fatigue will require increasingly frequent attention. At 181,031 miles, this Audi has covered a significant distance for its age, averaging approximately 12,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent heavy use, with the vehicle covering 11,692 miles between the April 2024 and April 2025 tests. This high rate of operation places constant strain on the drivetrain and suspension, which is evidenced by the repeated failures of lower suspension arm bushes and the fractured nearside coil spring recorded during the 2024 inspection. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the chassis for rust. The 2025 test flagged a corroded rear sub-frame that was not yet weakened at the time, but rust on this structural component often progresses rapidly on older Audis. You should also examine the offside rear brake disc, which was noted as pitted and scored in 2025, to ensure it has been replaced. Given the history of coolant leaks reported in 2023 at 158,862 miles, a thorough check of the cooling system is necessary to ensure the water pump and hoses remain intact under high-mileage stress.
MOT Test History Overview

Checking the history for this 2011 Audi A3 (P22 TAP), we found 5 MOT results in the period of May 2023 to April 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 14 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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