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BJ61 OGK

2011 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,581 mi
Last recorded148,581 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 OGK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 148,581 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 136,652 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 136,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 131,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 128,509 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 128,507 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 122,022 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 122,020 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 116,414 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 111,031 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 111,029 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 108,213 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 108,213 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 102,103 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight inside edge wear

Fail 23 Jul 2018 102,103 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight inside edge wear

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 96,780 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 96,780 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamps broken. (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 91,552 miles

Front reg plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear adult seat belt could not be tested due to baby/child seat fitted

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 91,552 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front reg plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear adult seat belt could not be tested due to baby/child seat fitted

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 84,875 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 71,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

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 OGK is a 2011 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BJ61 OGK, 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 OGK registered?

BJ61 OGK is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 8 November 2011.

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