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BG11 EUW

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,416 mi
Last recorded177,416 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 177,416 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 177,416 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 167,682 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 162,673 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 162,672 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 154,375 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 151,739 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 151,739 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 148,926 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 142,166 miles

Offside front tyre wearing inner edges

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2019 142,166 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside front tyre wearing inner edges

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2018 134,746 miles

EML ON

Fail 3 Feb 2018 134,746 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

EML ON

Pass 20 Jan 2017 127,731 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 127,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 118,677 miles

E M L light on

Fail 22 Jan 2016 118,677 miles

E M L light on

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 111,211 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 98,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 97,789 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EUW is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EUW, 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 EUW registered?

BG11 EUW is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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