2011 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · DU61 LFR
2011 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 98,242 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,242 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU61 LFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 98,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU61 LFR 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 (DU61 LFR) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DU61 LFR Mileage History
- 10/09/202493,173 mi
- 10/09/202493,173 mi
- 11/09/202595,903 mi+2,730 mi
- 11/09/202595,903 mi
- 23/09/202698,242 mi+2,339 mi
Average of roughly 2,492 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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