2011 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · YB61 CGZ
2011 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 211,684 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,684 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB61 CGZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 211,684 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YB61 CGZ 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 (YB61 CGZ) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 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 (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YB61 CGZ Mileage History
- 28/08/2024157,247 mi
- 21/08/2025188,151 mi+30,904 mi
- 21/08/2025188,151 mi
- 06/08/2026211,683 mi+23,532 mi
- 06/08/2026211,684 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 28,087 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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