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BD61 XXT

2011 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,445 mi
Last recorded130,445 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 XXT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 130,445 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 130,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 126,265 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 122,451 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 115,209 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 115,209 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2021 112,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Towards Rear Of The Car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Towards Rear Of The Car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 112,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Towards Rear Of The Car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Towards Rear Of The Car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 105,856 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 94,347 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 82,492 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 82,492 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 66,357 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin. (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 50,205 miles

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

unsecured mat in drivers foot well.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 34,145 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 15,794 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 XXT is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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