2011 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · SW61 VTJ
2011 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 140,623 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,623 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW61 VTJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 140,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW61 VTJ Mileage History
- 27/03/2024121,128 mi
- 29/03/2024121,132 mi+4 mi
- 24/04/2025132,259 mi+11,127 mi
- 01/05/2025132,259 mi
- 07/05/2026140,623 mi+8,364 mi
Average of roughly 9,238 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW61 VTJ 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 (SW61 VTJ) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve leaking (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))”.
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