DVLA verified

MOT valid

Tax valid

2011 AUDI A32.0L Diesel

R31 BAP

Vehicle Insight Summary

AUDI A3 (2011, Diesel, 1968cc) — mileage recorded at 197,637. MOT status: valid. Road tax: paid. Check full history before buying.

MOT

Valid

Expires 16/06/2027

Tax

Taxed

Expires 01/08/2027

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Mileage: 197,637
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 2011
Engine: 1968cc

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Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT

✓ Taxed

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 31 Jul 2026, 09:49

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Audi A3 (R31 BAP) from 2011 show a total of 5 MOT tests between May 2023 and June 2026.

Across its entire MOT history, this Audi has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 4 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: “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.

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ADVISORY

Buyer's Guide

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Buying Score

35/100

Risk Level

High

Est. Annual Cost

£1,400-£1,800

Mileage

The mileage of 197,637 miles is signific...

Our Verdict

Proceed with extreme caution. This high-mileage vehicle shows signs of significant structural wear and deferred maintenance, making it unsuitable for anyone but a budget buyer with a mechanic.

The primary concern here is the extreme mileage. At nearly 200,000 miles, major components such as the turbo, injectors, and clutch system are at high risk of failure. You must demand a full service history to ensure the timing belt and water pump have been replaced recently, and the price should reflect the high likelihood of imminent mechanical repairs.

Inspect the underside thoroughly for further corrosion, given given the 2024 failure for a seriously weakened suspension arm. Check the engine for any warning lights or rough idling, as the vehicle has a history of inoperative engine management lights. Ensure that the frayed seatbelt mentioned in the 2015 records has actually been replaced for safety compliance.

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