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2011 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,844 mi
Last recorded126,844 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 CHV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2026 126,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 114,857 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 101,510 miles

Offside Front wheel arch cover broken

Pass 5 Apr 2023 97,132 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 97,132 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 92,398 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 88,746 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 88,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2020 86,651 miles

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

Offside Front head lamp lens crack

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 75,586 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

covers fitted above and below engine and along underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 25 Apr 2017 70,507 miles

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

engine bay and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight bulge to nearside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 6 May 2016 65,076 miles

underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 May 2016 65,076 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2015 59,825 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 49,227 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 49,227 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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BD11 CHV is a 2011 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BD11 CHV, 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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BD11 CHV is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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