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2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

188,093 mi
Last recorded188,093 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration97 BSH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 188,093 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 170,942 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 153,958 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 145,669 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 135,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 122,924 miles

air suspension conversion

Fail 8 Mar 2021 122,924 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

air suspension conversion

Pass 13 Mar 2020 115,822 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 113,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 104,860 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened Air suspension fitted. (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured 3m. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 95,352 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 87,668 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 80,610 miles

Rear tyres slightly out of shape on inside edges.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 63,439 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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97 BSH is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 83,287 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 97 BSH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 97 BSH registered?

97 BSH is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 7 March 2011.

Is 97 BSH safe to buy?

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