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B21 JHR

2011 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,493 mi
Last recorded133,493 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 JHR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 133,493 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin note new pads fitted to osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

headlamps deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2025 133,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin note new pads fitted to osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2024 125,352 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 125,352 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 120,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 120,840 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 108,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged , been glued (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall , strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 102,179 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 97,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear damage to qtr panel

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

service warning on dash

Pass 14 Oct 2019 90,795 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 75,997 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 57,557 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 40,367 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 21,634 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 10,830 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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B21 JHR is a 2011 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B21 JHR, 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 B21 JHR registered?

B21 JHR is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 29 April 2011.

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