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BL11 YOF

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,446 mi
Last recorded129,446 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 129,446 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 125,062 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 125,058 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust gases not exiting tailpipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2023 119,271 miles

Offside Rear number plate lamp

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 119,269 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened trailing arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear number plate lamp

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 113,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer and inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 108,509 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tail light unit slightly cracked

Fail 19 Nov 2021 108,509 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Fog Light Incorrect Colour (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 99,341 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 99,340 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to insecure exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2019 85,590 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 77,004 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

front wipers poor

Fail 10 May 2018 77,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

front wipers poor

Pass 13 May 2017 68,679 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

plastic covers on underside of vehicle preventing inspection of brake pipes and fuel lines

Pass 30 May 2016 58,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

uneven wear on both rear tyres

Fail 28 May 2016 58,665 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

uneven wear on both rear tyres

Pass 1 Jun 2015 45,935 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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BL11 YOF 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 64.7%.

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 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 YOF, 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 YOF is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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