2011 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · R8 SYV
2011 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 48,379 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,379 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R8 SYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2025
- 48,379 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.
R8 SYV 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 (R8 SYV) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R8 SYV Mileage History
- 15/03/202239,873 mi
- 17/03/202341,107 mi+1,234 mi
- 20/03/202341,116 mi+9 mi
- 13/03/202443,577 mi+2,461 mi
- 03/04/202548,379 mi+4,802 mi
Average of roughly 2,786 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Ignition Coil Pack FailureModerate
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- Dual-Mass Flywheel WearModerate
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