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BG61 WGJ

2011 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,061 mi
Last recorded102,061 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 WGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 102,061 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside wiper blades slightly smearing screen

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 91,115 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 77,391 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2023 74,168 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 74,167 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 70,908 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 64,476 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 63,073 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 57,238 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 46,660 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 39,622 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured white (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 39,622 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 33,431 miles

Nearside Rear tyre,tread badly out of shape

Offside Rear tyre,badly perished/cracks in treads.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 26,286 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly cracked and worn on inner edges

Front discs slightly corroded and lipped on inner edges

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

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 WGJ is a 2011 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 WGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG61 WGJ registered?

BG61 WGJ is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 17 November 2011.

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