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BF11 XCE

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,957 mi
Last recorded142,957 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 XCE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 142,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 132,907 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 132,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 122,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 122,042 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Pass 4 Feb 2023 115,678 miles

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 21 Jan 2022 100,835 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 88,044 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 87,980 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 82,536 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 31 Jul 2019 82,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 9 Oct 2018 75,802 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 71,672 miles

Diesel particulate filter light indicating a fault on dashboard

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 66,060 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 60,690 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 59,566 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)

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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BF11 XCE is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 BF11 XCE, 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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BF11 XCE is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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