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BJ11 AEL

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

198,385 mi
Last recorded198,385 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 AEL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 198,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 Nov 2023 188,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 188,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 176,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 164,950 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 159,942 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 159,942 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 147,802 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 135,797 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 133,245 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 127,343 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 128,341 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 128,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 105,878 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer 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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BJ11 AEL is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ11 AEL, 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 BJ11 AEL registered?

BJ11 AEL is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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