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BJ61 FZC

2011 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,822 mi
Last recorded92,822 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 FZC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 92,822 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 89,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 89,283 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 88,465 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 88,427 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 86,475 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 86,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 83,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin estimate 2/3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 83,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin estimate 2/3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 75,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 68,088 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 68,088 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 64,222 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from top of oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 58,729 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on the inner edge (225/45/17 michelin (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 54,017 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 54,017 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 48,815 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads low

o/s/r tyre, low tread and has a nail in it

Pass 21 Oct 2014 38,387 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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BJ61 FZC is a 2011 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FZC, 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 BJ61 FZC registered?

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

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