2011 Audi A3 1.2L Petrol · J5 LVF
2011 Audi A3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 87,493 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,493 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J5 LVF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 87,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J5 LVF 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 (J5 LVF) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J5 LVF Mileage History
- 18/01/202349,615 mi
- 13/02/202458,201 mi+8,586 mi
- 11/02/202571,147 mi+12,946 mi
- 05/02/202687,493 mi+16,346 mi
- 06/02/202687,493 mi
Average of roughly 12,407 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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