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AUDI A32011 · 2.0L Diesel

TY04 ASH

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Free vehicle summary for TY04 ASH: 2011 AUDI A3 (Black, Diesel). Mileage: 112,277. MOT: not recorded. Tax: taxed.

MOT
Expired
Expires 11/07/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/09/2026
Fuel
Diesel
Year
2011
Engine
1968cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on its recent testing history. The most recent MOT on July 10, 2025 at 112,277 miles passed with no defects recorded, following a failure just one day prior. This suggests the current owner is proactive in rectifying identified issues immediately to ensure compliance. The lack of recurring advisories across the last three successful passes indicates that mechanical and structural components currently meet minimum standards. The usage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. Between July 2023 and July 2024, the car covered 1,869 miles, while it covered 1,913 miles in the year leading up to the July 2025 test. This low annual mileage typically reduces wear on high-stress components like the engine drivetrain and suspension bushings, though it can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber seals or brake components if the vehicle has sat stationary for extended periods. While the digital record is clean, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of common Audi A3 failure points for this era. Given the vehicle's age despite the low mileage, check for surface corrosion on the rear subframe and structural sills. Inspect the front control arm bushes for signs of cracking or tearing, as low-mileage use does not prevent age-related rubber rot. The failures in 2023 and 2025 were likely minor consumable items such as bulbs or minor adjustments given the immediate passes, but verifying the brake disc condition for uneven wear or warp remains necessary.

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50
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jul 2, 2026, 01:00 AM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on its recent testing history. The most recent MOT on July 10, 2025 at 112,277 miles passed with no defects recorded, following a failure just one day prior. This suggests the current owner is proactive in rectifying identified issues immediately to ensure compliance. The lack of recurring advisories across the last three successful passes indicates that mechanical and structural components currently meet minimum standards. The usage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. Between July 2023 and July 2024, the car covered 1,869 miles, while it covered 1,913 miles in the year leading up to the July 2025 test. This low annual mileage typically reduces wear on high-stress components like the engine drivetrain and suspension bushings, though it can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber seals or brake components if the vehicle has sat stationary for extended periods. While the digital record is clean, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of common Audi A3 failure points for this era. Given the vehicle's age despite the low mileage, check for surface corrosion on the rear subframe and structural sills. Inspect the front control arm bushes for signs of cracking or tearing, as low-mileage use does not prevent age-related rubber rot. The failures in 2023 and 2025 were likely minor consumable items such as bulbs or minor adjustments given the immediate passes, but verifying the brake disc condition for uneven wear or warp remains necessary.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2011 Audi A3 (TY04 ASH) has a recorded MOT history spanning from July 2023 to July 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 15 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 4 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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