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BJ61 YTN

2011 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

220,969 mi
Last recorded220,969 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 220,969 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 220,967 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 204,931 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 185,966 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 165,212 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 165,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2021 149,734 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 149,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting fractured collapsed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 135,489 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 124,185 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 123,882 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bulb out warning on dash, all lights working at time of test

offside rear tyre 2-3mm & cut on inner side wall

Pass 15 Jun 2018 105,931 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 96,482 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 86,035 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 74,852 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 YTN is a 2011 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YTN, 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 YTN registered?

BJ61 YTN is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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