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AB02 BEC

2011 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,003 mi
Last recorded87,003 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB02 BEC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 87,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 82,112 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 76,994 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 71,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust clamp rusting

Pass 1 Nov 2021 67,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 63,105 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 63,105 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 57,942 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 51,942 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2017 43,780 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 35,164 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 27,087 miles

Emissions to low to test.

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 27,020 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Both front and rear (6.3.4a)

Emissions to low to test.

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 18,475 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 17,795 miles

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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AB02 BEC is a 2011 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AB02 BEC, 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 AB02 BEC registered?

AB02 BEC is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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