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BG11 EGK

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,854 mi
Last recorded151,854 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 EGK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 151,854 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 143,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs pitted and in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

unregards fitted

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Oct 2020 143,131 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has nail in it tyre is now bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs pitted and in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

unregards fitted

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2019 132,366 miles

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

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 132,366 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and very perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak from manifold (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 112,406 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 112,403 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement And fited wrong (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 91,400 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 91,400 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 87,239 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 78,806 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 61,135 miles

no emmisions at time of test

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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BG11 EGK is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BG11 EGK, 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 BG11 EGK registered?

BG11 EGK is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is BG11 EGK safe to buy?

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