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BG61 VNV

2011 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,000 mi
Last recorded170,000 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VNV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 170,000 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 161,009 miles

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

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

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

Offside front Headlamp is slight loose due to bracket broken

Fail 27 Jan 2023 160,984 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside front Headlamp is slight loose due to bracket broken

Pass 29 Jan 2022 136,695 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 115,401 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 115,401 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 104,579 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 92,956 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 80,778 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 65,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 65,707 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,875 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 47,128 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 47,128 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 30,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 30,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VNV is a 2011 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VNV, 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 VNV registered?

BG61 VNV is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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