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BL04 BGL

2011 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,138 mi
Last recorded95,138 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 BGL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 95,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 90,281 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 87,844 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 87,844 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 85,357 miles

all tyres worn on shoulders

nearside outer sill damaged

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2022 81,227 miles

chips in windscreen

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2021 75,842 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2020 72,493 miles

oil leak

rear tyres worn and perished

Pass 3 Apr 2019 68,462 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 68,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre 2-3mm

Pass 16 Apr 2018 63,311 miles

oil leak at back of engine

Pass 5 Apr 2017 58,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2016 50,264 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

offside front tyre worn on edge

slight corrosion to front brake discs

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 41,408 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 41,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 17 Apr 2014 30,941 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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BL04 BGL is a 2011 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc 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 BL04 BGL, 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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BL04 BGL is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 18 April 2011.

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