2011 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · HJ61 UPC
2011 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 204,178 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ61 UPC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 204,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ61 UPC 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 (HJ61 UPC) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing and arm (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
HJ61 UPC Mileage History
- 29/06/2023155,075 mi
- 17/06/2024170,178 mi+15,103 mi
- 27/06/2025186,175 mi+15,997 mi
- 03/07/2026203,729 mi+17,554 mi
- 14/07/2026204,178 mi+449 mi
Average of roughly 16,145 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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