2011 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · PY11 JSV
2011 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 152,005 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
PY11 JSV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 152,005 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.
PY11 JSV 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 (PY11 JSV) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
PY11 JSV Mileage History
- 08/01/2024136,198 mi
- 07/01/2025145,253 mi+9,055 mi
- 07/01/2025145,253 mi
- 13/01/2026152,005 mi+6,752 mi
- 14/01/2026152,005 mi
Average of roughly 7,834 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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