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BG61 LWZ

2011 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,650 mi
Last recorded156,650 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 LWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 156,650 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 142,208 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 142,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 126,190 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 126,056 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 107,849 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 107,849 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 88,037 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 80,127 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 66,311 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 66,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 53,102 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 53,102 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 33,648 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 26,415 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 20,068 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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BG61 LWZ is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LWZ, 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 BG61 LWZ registered?

BG61 LWZ is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is BG61 LWZ safe to buy?

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