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BL11 THZ

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,260 mi
Last recorded93,260 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 93,260 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 93,218 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 88,753 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

general dryness / corrosion to under body components ie rear subframe

Pass 16 Jan 2024 86,336 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 86,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 84,933 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 84,923 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 83,452 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 14 Jan 2022 83,432 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 11 Jan 2021 82,407 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 76,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 70,939 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 64,106 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 60,221 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 60,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and punctured and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn smooth on inside edges

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread

Pass 17 Jul 2015 52,072 miles

Rear tyres perished and split in tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 43,336 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 THZ is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 THZ, 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 THZ is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 20 June 2011.

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