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BG61 TYA

2011 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,211 mi
Last recorded91,211 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 TYA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 91,211 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 85,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge nearing excessive (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 67,970 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 67,970 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 50,409 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bushes / both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 48,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper removed

Fail 11 Jan 2022 48,477 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear wiper removed

Pass 12 Jan 2021 32,274 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 21,701 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion present on front discs

slight corrosion present on rear discs

Fail 13 Jul 2019 21,701 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion present on front discs

slight corrosion present on rear discs

Pass 6 Dec 2016 19,512 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 19,266 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 16,672 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 12,842 miles

nsf and osf tyres have cracking between treads and also wearing smooth on inside edge

nsr and osr tyres have cracking between treads

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 TYA is a 2011 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 TYA, 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 TYA is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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