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BG61 PZY

2011 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,255 mi
Last recorded114,255 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 114,255 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 114,238 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Inner bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 112,176 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 100,101 miles

Centre exhaust joiner collar corroded

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 94,739 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 94,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 85,242 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 76,154 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 76,154 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 66,853 miles

Central Exhaust coupler is corroded.

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 66,852 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust coupler is corroded.

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 55,285 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 55,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BULGE IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALL AND STARTING TO SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING IN GROOVES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 47,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4/3/3 mm and balding inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4/3/4 mm and balding inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 41,543 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 41,543 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 34,510 miles

engine cover fitted and under trays

Pass 3 Nov 2014 26,406 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 PZY 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 PZY, 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 PZY is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 8 November 2011.

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