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BJ11 UPA

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

186,475 mi
Last recorded186,475 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 UPA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 186,475 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front tyre starting to very lightly wear on edges

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

Rear pads starting to wear

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 180,705 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly wearing uneven on tread nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front tyre starting to very lightly wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2021 124,029 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 118,878 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 112,212 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 105,220 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Removed piece of metal/ no leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 105,220 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Topped up and all ok (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively due to insufficient washer fluid (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Removed piece of metal/ no leak ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Due to insufficient washer fluid (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 97,906 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 89,352 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 89,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 73,774 miles

n/s/f tyre poor

Pass 20 May 2014 58,753 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 58,753 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UPA is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UPA, 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 UPA is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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