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BD11 ZGM

2011 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,761 mi
Last recorded71,761 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 ZGM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 71,761 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very close (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 71,757 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very close (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 66,402 miles

After market wheels fitted

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 59,192 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 47,165 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush's both side's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Dec 2022 47,165 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush's both side's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2021 35,826 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 34,329 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 29,791 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 28,461 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 26,410 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 24,956 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 24,265 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 21,271 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 18,549 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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BD11 ZGM is a 2011 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BD11 ZGM, 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 BD11 ZGM registered?

BD11 ZGM is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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