2011 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · MS02 UZU
2011 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 197,024 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MS02 UZU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 197,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MS02 UZU 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 (MS02 UZU) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
MS02 UZU Mileage History
- 28/10/2022174,084 mi
- 13/10/2023182,427 mi+8,343 mi
- 19/10/2024189,017 mi+6,590 mi
- 29/10/2025197,024 mi+8,007 mi
Average of roughly 7,638 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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