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BK61 ORU

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,056 mi
Last recorded145,056 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 ORU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 145,056 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 144,453 miles

covers + shields fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2023 138,015 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 122,902 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 121,516 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 121,516 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 117,970 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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 106,445 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 106,213 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 95,940 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 95,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 82,068 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 73,046 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18 % (3.7.B.5b)

ITEMS PRE TEST

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27 % (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 73,046 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing GLASS MISSING (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18 % (3.7.B.5b)

ITEMS PRE TEST

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BADLY MISS/SHAPED ON 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27 % (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 58,405 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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BK61 ORU is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 BK61 ORU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK61 ORU registered?

BK61 ORU is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2011.

Is BK61 ORU safe to buy?

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