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BJ61 XCB

2011 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,988 mi
Last recorded110,988 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 XCB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 110,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BEAM IMAGE POOR (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 110,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BEAM IMAGE POOR (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!2MM VERY CLOSE TO CORDS INNER EDGE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 101,590 miles

Brake fluid starting to look dirty, recommend change

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Stating to go cloudy, recommend to polish lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 101,590 miles

Brake fluid starting to look dirty, recommend change

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Stating to go cloudy, recommend to polish lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 91,239 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 91,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 79,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 79,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 71,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces heavily corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 66,301 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both headlamp aim beam patterns poor - headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 30 Oct 2020 66,301 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

both headlamp aim beam patterns poor - headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 9 May 2019 53,792 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 15 Jan 2019 52,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall damaged no ply or cord exposed

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both Sides (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 52,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall damaged no ply or cord exposed

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both Sides (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 48,069 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 48,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (225/45 17) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 29,612 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 23,178 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 17,079 miles

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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 XCB is a 2011 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XCB, 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 XCB registered?

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

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