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2011 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · J13 HAU

J13 HAU

2011 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 117,686 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
AUDI A3
Year / Origin
2011
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 11 Jun 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
Recorded Mileage
117,686 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 11 Jun 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Feb 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2011
Engine
1968cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The most recent MOT, conducted on 13 June 2025 at 117,686 miles, resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded. This continues a stable and wholly positive trend across the last four tests, with no advisories or failures appearing since August 2021. The absence of any flagged corrosion, suspension wear, or brake issues indicates the vehicle has been maintained to a sound structural and mechanical standard throughout this period. The recorded mileage of 117,686 miles against the car's 2011 registration equates to roughly 7,846 miles per year, which is a typical annual figure. The accumulation pattern has been steady, though the gap between the August 2022 test at 97,748 miles and the August 2023 test at 110,341 miles shows a heavier usage period of over 12,000 miles in a single year. The subsequent interval to June 2025 covered a more moderate 7,345 miles, suggesting the car has seen less frequent use recently. There are no suspicious mileage gaps or signs of clocking, and the recorded history is consistent and coherent. Given the faultless record, a buyer should focus their own inspection on the usual age-related consumables that may not yet have triggered an official advisory. Check the condition of the tyres for uneven wear, listen for clunks from suspension bushes or anti-roll bar links, and assess the brake discs for lipping or scoring. The lack of any structural corrosion advisories is positive, but a quick visual check of the sills, subframes, and brake lines is still prudent on a fifteen-year-old Audi. The paperwork points to a vehicle that has been looked after, but a physical inspection remains the final gate before purchase.
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J13 HAU Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2025
  • 117,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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J13 HAU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 17:38
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Audi A3 (J13 HAU) between August 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (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.

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J13 HAU Mileage History

  1. 13/08/202297,748 mi
  2. 11/08/2023110,341 mi+12,593 mi
  3. 13/06/2025117,686 mi+7,345 mi

Average of roughly 7,035 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ Outstanding recall notice
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