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BJ11 BBV

2011 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,109 mi
Last recorded117,109 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 BBV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 117,109 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 117,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2025 115,340 miles

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

Offside Front BELT SLOW TO RETURN

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

Offside Rear TYRE SOFT

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))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 19 Feb 2024 112,899 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Offside Front SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETURN

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 112,899 miles

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

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

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETURN

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 110,689 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 109,204 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 104,907 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 102,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 94,102 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 94,102 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 85,262 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 76,943 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 66,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2015 66,303 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 41,733 miles

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 BBV is a 2011 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BBV, 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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BJ11 BBV is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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