2011 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · C172 MRS
2011 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 115,586 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,586 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C172 MRS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 115,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C172 MRS MOT History
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 (C172 MRS) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 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: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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.
C172 MRS Mileage History
- 29/08/202397,181 mi
- 22/08/2024102,726 mi+5,545 mi
- 15/08/2025109,020 mi+6,294 mi
- 24/08/2026115,586 mi+6,566 mi
- 24/08/2026115,586 mi
Average of roughly 6,161 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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