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BC11 VYW

2011 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,602 mi
Last recorded202,602 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC11 VYW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 202,602 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

o/s front suspension arm and rear suspension arms all and rear sub frame all corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2025 202,602 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front and rear (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s front suspension arm and rear suspension arms all and rear sub frame all corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2024 183,044 miles

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

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

Rear suspenson ans under body corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2024 182,688 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspenson ans under body corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2023 163,826 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 163,826 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 147,552 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both and o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 131,014 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 120,473 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 103,293 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 88,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

under cover fitted

Pass 31 May 2017 71,464 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2017 71,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 60,412 miles

not able to see rear inner brake pad wear

Pass 12 Mar 2015 52,619 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 52,613 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 44,033 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 44,032 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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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BC11 VYW is a 2011 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BC11 VYW, 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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BC11 VYW is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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