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BG61 VVD

2011 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,257 mi
Last recorded133,257 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VVD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 133,257 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arms (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arms (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 133,257 miles

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arms (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arms (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 129,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (rear bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc and pads orange colour (indicating binding / burning ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (rear bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 125,722 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 122,101 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 122,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 118,911 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 116,793 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 114,617 miles

Central Front exhaust clamp split but not insecure

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 109,509 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 104,967 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 104,967 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 90,652 miles

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2016 90,652 miles

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

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 72,028 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 52,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 52,678 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 VVD is a 2011 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VVD, 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 VVD registered?

BG61 VVD is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 15 November 2011.

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