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BJ11 UPR

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,427 mi
Last recorded166,427 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 166,427 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 156,372 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 143,520 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 133,317 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 132,288 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread cracking up

offside rear tyre inner sidewall gone soft and perished

Fail 23 Jun 2022 132,288 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread cracking up

offside rear tyre inner sidewall gone soft and perished

Pass 10 Jun 2021 122,633 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 113,443 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass missing ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2020 113,443 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass missing ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 100,423 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 18 Jun 2019 100,423 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended catch stuck on web (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 89,242 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 77,910 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 46,214 miles

Both rear tyres are worn to 3mm.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 36,857 miles

Emissions toclean to obtain a print out

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,029 miles

diesel smoke test ok,but not detectable.

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 UPR is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 UPR, 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 UPR registered?

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

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