2011 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · RK61 WVW
2011 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 89,034 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,034 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK61 WVW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 89,034 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK61 WVW 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 (RK61 WVW) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 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: Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RK61 WVW Mileage History
- 26/08/202278,272 mi
- 25/08/202384,853 mi+6,581 mi
- 25/08/202384,853 mi
- 06/09/202487,466 mi+2,613 mi
- 05/09/202589,034 mi+1,568 mi
Average of roughly 3,555 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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