2011 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · DB51 PWB
2011 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 139,172 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DB51 PWB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 139,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DB51 PWB 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 (DB51 PWB) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DB51 PWB Mileage History
- 27/02/2023121,786 mi
- 22/02/2024125,879 mi+4,093 mi
- 03/03/2025131,797 mi+5,918 mi
- 03/03/2025131,797 mi
- 13/03/2026139,172 mi+7,375 mi
Average of roughly 5,722 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2011 model year cars.
- S tronic (DSG) Mechatronic FailureSerious
The mechatronic control unit can fail electronically or hydraulically, causing jerky shifts, loss of gears, or complete transmission failure.
- Ignition Coil Pack FailureModerate
Coil packs degrade over time causing misfires, rough running and engine management lights. Affects all petrol models and is a common MOT failure cause.
- Dual-Mass Flywheel WearModerate
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