2011 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · KE11 OEM
2011 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 197,979 km. MOT valid until 18 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 197,979 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KE11 OEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 197,979 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KE11 OEM 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 (KE11 OEM) between July 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 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 (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended Seatbelt buckle missing (stuck in back panel behind trim) (7.1.”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
KE11 OEM Odometer History
- 10/07/202394,233 mi
- 09/07/202496,277 mi+2,044 mi
- 20/05/2025106,103 mi+9,826 mi
- 19/05/2026197,979 km
- 19/05/2026197,979 km
Average of roughly 36,295 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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