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BG61 BKE

2011 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,972 mi
Last recorded175,972 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 BKE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 175,972 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 160,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 152,397 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 146,680 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 134,411 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 132,756 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 132,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 130,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear no plate lamp dim

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2019 130,010 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nsf also slightly binding (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear no plate lamp dim

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 115,747 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 115,746 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2017 103,842 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 103,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 92,452 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Offside front tyre bald on inner shoulder

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 92,452 miles

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

Front brake discs and pads worn

Offside front tyre bald on inner shoulder

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 79,053 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 79,053 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 64,653 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BG61 BKE is a 2011 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BG61 BKE, 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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BG61 BKE is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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