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BK61 UBF

2011 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

211,358 mi
Last recorded211,358 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 UBF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 211,358 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O.S.F and N.S.F rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O.S.F and N.S.F tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 211,358 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O.S.F and N.S.F rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O.S.F and N.S.F tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 194,620 miles

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

under body corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2023 181,075 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

rear axle, suspension and underside heavily corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2021 135,630 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 125,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has a moderate leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 111,273 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 111,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 105,986 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 May 2018 105,986 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2017 101,701 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 97,494 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 89,644 miles

Exhaust emissions to clean to record (rev limiter)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 67,730 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 UBF is a 2011 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,596cc 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 BK61 UBF, 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 BK61 UBF registered?

BK61 UBF is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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