2011 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · YH11 OUB
2011 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 07 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 131,854 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,854 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH11 OUB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 131,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH11 OUB 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 (YH11 OUB) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 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 (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split in OSR inner sidewall exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
YH11 OUB Mileage History
- 02/07/2024121,545 mi
- 13/08/2025125,576 mi+4,031 mi
- 02/09/2025125,875 mi+299 mi
- 30/07/2026131,854 mi+5,979 mi
- 30/07/2026131,854 mi
Average of roughly 4,969 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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