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BK61 UBM

2011 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,080 mi
Last recorded121,080 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 UBM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 121,080 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front p bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 121,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front p bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 117,478 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 108,695 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 97,567 miles

Rear suspension needs cleaning off and a treatment applied

Pass 3 Sep 2021 92,489 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 86,590 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 83,284 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 83,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2018 79,683 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 77,063 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions to low to take a reading.

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 7 Apr 2016 67,939 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 62,617 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 48,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2014 48,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UBM is a 2011 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UBM, 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 UBM registered?

BK61 UBM is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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