2011 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · NJ11 KFF
2011 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 166,597 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,597 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ11 KFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 166,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ11 KFF 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 (NJ11 KFF) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 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 (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
NJ11 KFF Mileage History
- 07/06/2023159,856 mi
- 12/06/2024161,602 mi+1,746 mi
- 11/06/2025164,215 mi+2,613 mi
- 28/05/2026166,594 mi+2,379 mi
- 28/05/2026166,597 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,267 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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