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BN11 VCW

2011 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,430 mi
Last recorded167,430 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 VCW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 167,430 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 167,430 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres have excessive inside edge wear

both front tyres have excessive inside edge wear

Pass 11 Oct 2023 161,419 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 161,418 miles

Emissions unable to be completed low oil level (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2022 147,633 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 147,633 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2021 137,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in outer sidewall not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner face (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2019 121,735 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 121,725 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 108,723 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 93,051 miles

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

Offside Front tyre - outer sidewall cut - not to cords - 225/45/17 -xl

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Apr 2015 68,150 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 68,095 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 57,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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BN11 VCW is a 2011 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BN11 VCW, 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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BN11 VCW is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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