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BJ61 VPA

2011 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,994 mi
Last recorded159,994 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 VPA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 159,994 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 14 Nov 2023 150,864 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 139,457 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 134,987 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 131,655 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 128,940 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 128,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 124,377 miles

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

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

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Dec 2018 124,377 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 121,185 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 121,185 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 116,507 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 107,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' several small chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 79,456 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 VPA is a 2011 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VPA, 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 VPA registered?

BJ61 VPA is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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