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BG61 OTA

2011 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,574 mi
Last recorded131,574 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 OTA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 131,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 131,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 128,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 128,123 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 118,632 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 97,318 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 80,608 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 65,277 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 60,324 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 56,648 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 50,929 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 50,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 40,230 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 30,598 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 OTA is a 2011 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OTA, 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 OTA registered?

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

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