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BG61 TZH

2011 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,091 mi
Last recorded71,091 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 TZH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 71,091 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

General Corrosion underneath car on suspension components and braking components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 70,113 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 68,764 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect External casing slightly damaged as well (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect External casing slightly damaged as well (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Both sides general corrosion rear suspension Area

Pass 14 Nov 2022 67,206 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 65,859 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both shocker casings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both driveshafts corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 63,295 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 58,288 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 56,299 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 56,298 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 49,228 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 43,063 miles

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

Fail 9 Nov 2016 43,063 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

Pass 14 Nov 2015 33,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 23,705 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 TZH is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TZH, 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 TZH is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 26 November 2011.

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