2011 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · KM61 GUW
2011 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 125,844 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM61 GUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 125,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM61 GUW 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 (KM61 GUW) between December 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
KM61 GUW Mileage History
- 08/12/2022103,035 mi
- 07/11/2023109,185 mi+6,150 mi
- 20/02/2025116,884 mi+7,699 mi
- 23/04/2026125,842 mi+8,958 mi
- 27/04/2026125,844 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,740 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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