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BN11 VDE

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,331 mi
Last recorded133,331 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 VDE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 133,331 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges impact damage, possible fog lamp wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned incorrect length valve fitted, sticking out to far (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front headlamp mountings smashed, unit insecure, aim still within spec

Nearside Front impact damage - fog lamp missing

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative smashed, parts missingt and insecure (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn castelated 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned incorrect length valve fitted, sticking out to far (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 128,948 miles

Nearside Front non age testable fog lamp inop/missing

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 128,948 miles

Nearside Front non age testable fog lamp inop/missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high some impact damage, repositioned and adjusted to satisfactory level, some remedial work still needed (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 125,230 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 125,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 120,809 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 120,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 117,388 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 112,743 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 112,743 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 107,574 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 96,282 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 87,733 miles

Front both top mounts creaking when turning

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2018 87,731 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 81,319 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 77,319 miles

child seat fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 72,917 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 61,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2014 61,028 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front 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 VDE is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VDE, 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 VDE is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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