2011 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · EA11 OTE
2011 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 138,858 miles. MOT expired on 02 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA11 OTE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2024
- 138,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA11 OTE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Audi A3 (EA11 OTE) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 May 2024 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 (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
EA11 OTE Mileage History
- 04/05/2022128,661 mi
- 28/04/2023131,933 mi+3,272 mi
- 03/05/2024138,858 mi+6,925 mi
- 03/05/2024138,858 mi
Average of roughly 5,101 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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