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BJ61 SZV

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,503 mi
Last recorded109,503 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 SZV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 109,503 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 104,574 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 100,718 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 94,738 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 90,898 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 84,779 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 81,965 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 77,506 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 74,165 miles

engine bay and under tray fitted which obscuring the view

Fail 26 Sep 2016 74,165 miles

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

engine bay and under tray fitted which obscuring the view

Fail 13 Feb 2015 49,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 49,558 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 44,193 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 SZV is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BJ61 SZV, 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 SZV registered?

BJ61 SZV is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 2011.

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The MOT history for BJ61 SZV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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