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BJ11 BFO

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,818 mi
Last recorded162,818 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 BFO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 162,818 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 157,206 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 152,062 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 144,748 miles

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

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

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

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

The exhaust emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading. Emissions to clean to test - limit 0.50

Pass 4 Nov 2021 129,895 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 129,887 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 104,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 93,779 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slight low

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays and engine covers

Pass 15 Mar 2018 84,844 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 76,723 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 76,723 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 70,516 miles

N/S/F Tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 18 Mar 2015 64,284 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 56,428 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 56,428 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 54,484 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 BFO is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJ11 BFO, 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 BFO registered?

BJ11 BFO is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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