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BG61 LXA

2011 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,058 mi
Last recorded88,058 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 LXA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 88,058 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 88,048 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))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 85,012 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 78,557 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 72,154 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 72,027 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction opaque strip across screen. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front front fog lamps are emitting blue light.?.

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both rear lamps have smoked lenses. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 66,956 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 61,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 56,574 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 55,334 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 47,608 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 39,776 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 31,518 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 22,360 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 22,330 miles

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)

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 LXA is a 2011 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BG61 LXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG61 LXA registered?

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

Is BG61 LXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 LXA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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