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BG11 PYB

2011 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,588 mi
Last recorded168,588 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 PYB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 168,588 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 164,492 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 160,052 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 155,835 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 148,777 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 132,107 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 116,726 miles

both front tyres getting low on treads

Fail 26 Jun 2020 116,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front tyres getting low on treads

Pass 27 Jun 2019 99,830 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 99,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 76,051 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 65,839 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 57,760 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 49,248 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2015 49,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 38,379 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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BG11 PYB is a 2011 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BG11 PYB, 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 PYB registered?

BG11 PYB is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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