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BK61 ZYM

2011 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,389 mi
Last recorded158,389 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 ZYM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 158,389 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 158,264 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2024 148,876 miles

Rear General corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 138,775 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear General corrosion to rear suspension components

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear bushes worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 127,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 127,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 117,655 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 109,674 miles

Central Exhaust clamp corroded

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 103,082 miles

Exhaust center clamp corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 94,055 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 81,985 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 68,294 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 53,572 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 39,025 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 ZYM is a 2011 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 ZYM, 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 ZYM registered?

BK61 ZYM is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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