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BG61 RFL

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

213,410 mi
Last recorded213,410 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 RFL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 213,410 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 208,803 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 203,254 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 189,662 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 183,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Mar 2021 183,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 176,682 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 176,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2019 163,003 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 134,847 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 134,847 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 113,250 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front tyre worn, on legal limit.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre, worn near to legal limit.

Fail 3 Aug 2016 113,250 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front tyre worn, on legal limit.

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre, worn near to legal limit.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 98,294 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 98,294 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 77,400 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)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 77,400 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 RFL is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RFL, 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 RFL is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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