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BA53 FOD

2011 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,689 mi
Last recorded53,689 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA53 FOD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2025 53,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/ perishing 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 47,948 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 41,946 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 37,820 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 33,698 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 31,427 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 30,110 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 28,164 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 26,555 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 21,700 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 15,458 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 11,263 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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BA53 FOD is a 2011 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BA53 FOD, 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 BA53 FOD registered?

BA53 FOD is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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