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AJ11 BYL

2011 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,043 mi
Last recorded142,043 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 BYL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 142,043 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 142,043 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 132,100 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside front & Offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 120,325 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread registration plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 106,555 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 95,605 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 75,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 60,103 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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AJ11 BYL is a 2011 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ11 BYL, 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 AJ11 BYL registered?

AJ11 BYL is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 9 May 2011.

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