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BD61 KTE

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,075 mi
Last recorded105,075 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 KTE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 105,075 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing 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))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 97,945 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 86,725 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 74,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 62,004 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 60,189 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 56,211 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 56,211 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 51,442 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 51,442 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 49,270 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 49,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2017 45,272 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 38,186 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 38,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 29,967 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 29,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 26,865 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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BD61 KTE is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BD61 KTE, 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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BD61 KTE is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 12 December 2011.

Is BD61 KTE safe to buy?

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