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BN61 TZB

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,698 mi
Last recorded121,698 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 TZB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 121,698 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2026 121,698 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 116,076 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 115,262 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 114,331 miles

o/s/r brake squeaking

undertrays and engine cover fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2023 114,331 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake squeaking

undertrays and engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2022 105,604 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 98,328 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 91,714 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 91,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil snapped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge steel wires and delaminated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 81,582 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 81,206 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 64,660 miles

off side repeator damaged.

Pass 14 Jan 2017 49,168 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 46,981 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 37,527 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 29,570 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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BN61 TZB 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 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN61 TZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN61 TZB registered?

BN61 TZB is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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The MOT history for BN61 TZB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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