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BG61 TXT

2011 Audi A3

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,866 mi
Last recorded120,866 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 TXT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 120,866 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 120,866 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2025 118,518 miles

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

boot lid cant be opened from the outside

Fail 1 Nov 2025 118,488 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

boot lid cant be opened from the outside

Pass 7 Nov 2024 114,824 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test (Air freshener from rear view mirror)

Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 114,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Size: 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail Heavily corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Size: 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail Heavily corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test (Air freshener from rear view mirror)

Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 107,583 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 98,780 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 98,780 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 90,518 miles

Manufacturers undertrays fitted

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 82,994 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 77,261 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 65,266 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nearside front tyre has a small cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 18 Aug 2017 57,595 miles

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

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 18 Aug 2017 57,595 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing one bolt missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 2 Sep 2016 46,018 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2015 34,849 miles

engine covers

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 24,811 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 TXT is a 2011 Audi A3 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TXT, 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 TXT registered?

BG61 TXT is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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