2011 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · LB11 JJY
2011 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 160,932 miles. MOT expired on 01 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,932 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.
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LB11 JJY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2022
- 160,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB11 JJY 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 (LB11 JJY) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LB11 JJY Mileage History
- 30/11/2021155,345 mi
- 01/12/2021155,345 mi
- 19/11/2022160,932 mi+5,587 mi
- 19/11/2022160,932 mi
Average of roughly 5,765 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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