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BD61 OES

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,995 mi
Last recorded132,995 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 132,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 129,520 miles

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

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

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

ubcc

undertray fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2024 129,520 miles

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

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

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

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

ubcc

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2023 125,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 119,606 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2021 114,078 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 114,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 112,151 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 110,705 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 97,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Dec 2017 89,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 79,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre small cut

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine bay/under body covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 66,399 miles

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

engine bay/under covers fitted

offside front tyre cut

offside rear tyre cut

Pass 26 Nov 2014 58,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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 OES is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BD61 OES, 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 BD61 OES registered?

BD61 OES is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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