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BD11 RXF

2011 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,657 mi
Last recorded170,657 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 RXF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 170,657 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 170,656 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust emissions not tested Due to misfire (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link bush split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Diesel coil light on dash

Pass 14 Nov 2019 154,784 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror cover damaged

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 154,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror cover damaged

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 139,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror cover damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 139,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror cover damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 120,373 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both rear tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

both rear tyres wearing heavily out of shape on inner edges

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

nearside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly worn

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 17 Oct 2017 120,373 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working outer and inner (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

both rear tyres wearing heavily out of shape on inner edges

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

nearside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly worn

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 14 Nov 2016 101,188 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of irregular tread wear on inner edges [especially nearside]

Fail 11 Nov 2016 101,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres showing signs of irregular tread wear on inner edges [especially nearside]

Fail 10 Nov 2016 101,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

rear brake discs slightly worn

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 5 Oct 2015 84,857 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 70,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2014 70,060 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RXF is a 2011 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RXF, 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 RXF is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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