2011 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · OY61 YHU
2011 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 131,483 miles. MOT valid until 15 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,483 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY61 YHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 131,483 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY61 YHU 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 (OY61 YHU) between July 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 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: Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
OY61 YHU Mileage History
- 23/07/202297,408 mi
- 22/07/2023110,423 mi+13,015 mi
- 22/07/2023110,423 mi
- 17/05/2025120,013 mi+9,590 mi
- 15/05/2026131,483 mi+11,470 mi
Average of roughly 8,941 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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