2011 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · K300 DWB
2011 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 151,177 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K300 DWB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 151,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K300 DWB 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 (K300 DWB) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
K300 DWB Mileage History
- 25/05/2024123,970 mi
- 28/05/2024123,970 mi
- 20/05/2025138,033 mi+14,063 mi
- 19/05/2026151,177 mi+13,144 mi
Average of roughly 13,727 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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