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BG61 YDL

2011 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,183 mi
Last recorded140,183 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 YDL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 140,183 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 136,783 miles

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))

light wiper mark on screen

Fail 13 Dec 2024 136,745 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure sleeve clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (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))

light wiper mark on screen

Pass 15 Dec 2023 128,998 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 119,872 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust centre sleeve corroded and weakened, but still secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Seat belt buckle missing casing, leaving mechanism exposed. Still working as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 119,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pads worn down to metal backing (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust centre sleeve corroded and weakened, but still secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Seat belt buckle missing casing, leaving mechanism exposed. Still working as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OSF inner sidewall has cracked in places, but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 111,060 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 99,246 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Nov 2020 992,244 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Oct 2019 86,911 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 86,491 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 72,429 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2017 61,079 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

emission's to clean to record (rev limiter

Pass 13 Oct 2016 50,295 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 45,876 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 38,038 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 38,039 miles

front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 19 Nov 2014 38,038 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 YDL is a 2011 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YDL, 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 YDL is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 12 November 2011.

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