2011 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · N4 POA
2011 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 May 2011. Recorded mileage 138,621 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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.
N4 POA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 138,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N4 POA 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 (N4 POA) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
N4 POA Mileage History
- 12/11/2022120,697 mi
- 02/12/2023128,012 mi+7,315 mi
- 22/11/2024133,661 mi+5,649 mi
- 21/11/2025138,620 mi+4,959 mi
- 21/11/2025138,621 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,924 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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