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BG61 VOB

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,403 mi
Last recorded136,403 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VOB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 136,403 miles

1x center exhaust clamp broken and 1x corroded very thin. system still secure @ this time but advise replacing soon

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play @ limit also slight knocking over bumps. Needed very soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant on minimum mark. small dent o/s/f sill. scuffs n/s/f door and trim. Belly pan and floor covers fitted

rear wiper inoperative

Fail 12 Sep 2025 136,403 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

1x center exhaust clamp broken and 1x corroded very thin. system still secure @ this time but advise replacing soon

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play @ limit also slight knocking over bumps. Needed very soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant on minimum mark. small dent o/s/f sill. scuffs n/s/f door and trim. Belly pan and floor covers fitted

rear wiper inoperative

Pass 16 Aug 2024 122,950 miles

2x front exhaust clamps corroded thin

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

belly pan and floor covers fitted

corrosion starting on both rear lower suspension arms but not yet to excess

Pass 9 Sep 2023 111,452 miles

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 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 Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 96,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2mm tyre size 225 /45 x17 budget (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Drivers sun visor clip broken (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 96,478 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2mm tyre size 225 /45 x17 budget (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Drivers sun visor clip broken (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 82,128 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 80,777 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 75,023 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 69,230 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 63,604 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 63,604 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 58,638 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 51,879 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 50,392 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished and cracked 2254517

Fail 28 Oct 2015 50,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2254517 (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres heavily perished and cracked 2254517

Pass 20 Oct 2014 38,605 miles

front tyres 3mm

near side rear tyre 3mm

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 VOB is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VOB, 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 VOB registered?

BG61 VOB is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 16 November 2011.

Is BG61 VOB safe to buy?

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