2011 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · KP11 SXK
2011 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2011. Recorded mileage 138,110 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,110 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KP11 SXK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 138,110 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP11 SXK 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 (KP11 SXK) between December 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 February 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40r18( bald inner edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
KP11 SXK Mileage History
- 15/12/2022120,396 mi
- 03/02/2024129,229 mi+8,833 mi
- 06/02/2024129,250 mi+21 mi
- 17/02/2025133,500 mi+4,250 mi
- 03/02/2026138,110 mi+4,610 mi
Average of roughly 5,645 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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