2011 Audi A3 3.0L Petrol · Y55 OFF
2011 Audi A3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 82,175 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,175 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y55 OFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2026
- 82,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y55 OFF 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 (Y55 OFF) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Y55 OFF Mileage History
- 22/07/202266,197 mi
- 15/07/202368,761 mi+2,564 mi
- 24/07/202471,914 mi+3,153 mi
- 25/07/202578,327 mi+6,413 mi
- 25/07/202682,175 mi+3,848 mi
Average of roughly 3,986 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2011 model year cars.
- S tronic (DSG) Mechatronic FailureSerious
The mechatronic control unit can fail electronically or hydraulically, causing jerky shifts, loss of gears, or complete transmission failure.
- Ignition Coil Pack FailureModerate
Coil packs degrade over time causing misfires, rough running and engine management lights. Affects all petrol models and is a common MOT failure cause.
- Dual-Mass Flywheel WearModerate
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