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BD61 OEO

2011 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,405 mi
Last recorded168,405 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 OEO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 168,405 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 168,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 164,536 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from sump plug washer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly rubbed outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

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

inspection light showing service over due

Pass 21 Feb 2024 161,184 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 160,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 151,419 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 151,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 146,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to the legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to the legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 146,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to the legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to the legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 140,741 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 131,472 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2017 121,525 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 102,226 miles

brake pad wear indicator warning light on

drivers sun visor clip broken

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2015 81,424 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER EDGES CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 59,296 miles

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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BD61 OEO is a 2011 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD61 OEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD61 OEO registered?

BD61 OEO is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is BD61 OEO safe to buy?

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