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BG11 RYV

2011 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

191,175 mi
Last recorded191,175 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 RYV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2025 191,175 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside 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))

rear subframe corroded

several rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2024 171,612 miles

surface corrosion forming on underside including all components

Fail 5 Jul 2024 171,612 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion forming on underside including all components

Pass 27 Jul 2023 149,795 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 131,275 miles

Minimum parking brake effort only just achieved

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle underside and components corroding to rear of vehicle

Fail 26 Jul 2022 131,275 miles

Minimum parking brake effort only just achieved

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle underside and components corroding to rear of vehicle

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 114,302 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 114,302 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 97,218 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 79,619 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 79,619 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 57,033 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 38,378 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/R ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 38,378 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/R ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 27,026 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 21,782 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 17,947 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 RYV is a 2011 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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