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BK11 VLY

2011 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,335 mi
Last recorded135,335 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 VLY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 135,335 miles

exhaust centre sleeve corroded

Fail 13 May 2024 135,331 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened arm that coil spring sits in (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened arm that coil spring sits in (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust centre sleeve corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2023 133,608 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 129,655 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 129,653 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 118,655 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 118,655 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both front. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 105,737 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 105,737 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 88,285 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted outer

Fail 13 Mar 2019 88,285 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted outer

Pass 20 Mar 2018 81,790 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 76,462 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 59,100 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 55,814 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 39,004 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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BK11 VLY is a 2011 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BK11 VLY, 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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BK11 VLY is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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