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BK61 YJY

2011 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,916 mi
Last recorded125,916 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 YJY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 125,916 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 111,895 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 102,776 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 96,456 miles

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

too clean to smoke test

Pass 7 Nov 2022 95,042 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 95,041 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 89,344 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 81,050 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 81,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 70,192 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 63,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 51,874 miles

engine cover fitted

sump sheild fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 43,155 miles

Offside Front tyre tread worn down to 2mm

all four tyres wearing on the inside edge

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 35,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 YJY is a 2011 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YJY, 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 YJY registered?

BK61 YJY is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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