2011 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · KA53 PAR
2011 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 116,023 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KA53 PAR Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 116,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KA53 PAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Audi A3 (KA53 PAR) between October 2014 and December 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
KA53 PAR Mileage History
- 29/10/201423,856 mi
- 13/07/201531,890 mi+8,034 mi
- 03/11/201539,273 mi+7,383 mi
- 01/06/201646,368 mi+7,095 mi
- 16/05/201754,855 mi+8,487 mi
- 08/05/201864,147 mi+9,292 mi
- 24/05/201972,074 mi+7,927 mi
- 04/11/202081,830 mi+9,756 mi
- 04/11/202081,833 mi+3 mi
- 09/11/202189,905 mi+8,072 mi
- 09/11/202189,910 mi+5 mi
- 22/11/202298,489 mi+8,579 mi
- 01/11/2023105,471 mi+6,982 mi
- 16/12/2024110,354 mi+4,883 mi
- 16/12/2024110,354 mi
- 15/12/2025116,023 mi+5,669 mi
Average of roughly 8,281 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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