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BL11 UAO

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,673 mi
Last recorded156,673 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 156,673 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 149,461 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 149,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 137,524 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 120,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad wear wiring damaged

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 120,923 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad wear wiring damaged

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 99,087 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 99,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2020 80,641 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Pass 23 May 2019 78,649 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 65,830 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 65,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2017 54,627 miles

emission clean

Pass 23 Apr 2016 45,656 miles

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

emission too clean

Pass 15 May 2015 42,884 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 36,376 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside door mirror covers,lower section missing, and top cover insecure.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 36,375 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside door mirror covers,lower section missing, and top cover insecure.

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 UAO 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 UAO, 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 UAO is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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