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BF61 EFL

2011 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,713 mi
Last recorded84,713 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 EFL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 84,713 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 83,189 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 77,035 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. At fluctuation test (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Possibly seized calliper (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 70,140 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 63,552 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 59,880 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 59,880 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 53,356 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Mist of oil around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread depth on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread depth on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 44,703 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 36,712 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 30,503 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 23,916 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 19,305 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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BF61 EFL is a 2011 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BF61 EFL, 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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BF61 EFL is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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