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BL11 HMZ

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,304 mi
Last recorded128,304 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 HMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 128,304 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

both rear tyres feathered

o/s/r shock leaking

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey and rough when rotated

play/knocking from both front drop links

Pass 16 Jun 2025 123,751 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 119,976 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 122,915 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 102,594 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 102,594 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 100,170 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 99,209 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 99,209 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 95,441 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 90,216 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 83,930 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 83,930 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 76,047 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 70,292 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 54,881 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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BL11 HMZ is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black 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 BL11 HMZ, 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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BL11 HMZ is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 14 June 2011.

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