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BJ61 DVN

2011 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,572 mi
Last recorded86,572 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 DVN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 86,572 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 86,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Seatbelt clip missing (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant low

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 Tyre close to limit + Heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 82,234 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2024 82,234 miles

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

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

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

Covers and Shields fitted

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 79,301 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 74,906 miles

Brake Fluid Appears Contaminated

Coolant Low

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Cracking/Perishing + Close to Wear Indicator + Worn on Inner + Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Oct 2021 70,174 miles

front tyres wearing

glow plug lamp on

Pass 3 Oct 2020 66,244 miles

CLEAN EMISSIONS

Covers & Shields Fitted Not Allowing Full inspection

Pass 14 Oct 2019 63,417 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

covers & shields fitted

rear tyres worn on outer edges 2055516

Pass 13 Oct 2018 59,183 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers & shields fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 55,124 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 55,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2016 44,556 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 34,835 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 24,829 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 24,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BJ61 DVN is a 2011 Audi A3 in Silver 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 BJ61 DVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ61 DVN registered?

BJ61 DVN is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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