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BD11 VCF

2011 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,981 mi
Last recorded89,981 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 VCF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 89,981 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 89,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 86,346 miles

Tyre slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 80,931 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 80,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 73,838 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 73,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 66,184 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 66,184 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 58,733 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 53,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filter deteriorating

Pass 27 Apr 2018 46,924 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 45,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre chalked. ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 45,343 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre chalked. ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 40,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 31,155 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 18,107 miles

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

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

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 VCF is a 2011 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VCF, 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 VCF is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 4 May 2011.

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