2011 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · G8 DOF
2011 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 141,015 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G8 DOF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 141,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G8 DOF 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 (G8 DOF) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
G8 DOF Mileage History
- 22/01/2024129,565 mi
- 22/01/2024129,568 mi+3 mi
- 20/01/2025135,636 mi+6,068 mi
- 12/01/2026141,014 mi+5,378 mi
- 13/01/2026141,015 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,792 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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