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BD61 OET

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,788 mi
Last recorded136,788 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 136,788 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 130,138 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 123,252 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 123,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 115,800 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 115,800 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 107,069 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 98,374 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 90,210 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 80,199 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 67,891 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 67,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 53,331 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 53,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 50,110 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 47,527 miles

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2015 47,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2014 34,387 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 OET 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 OET, 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 OET registered?

BD61 OET is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is BD61 OET safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 OET shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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