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BN61 XJA

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,604 mi
Last recorded144,604 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 XJA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 144,604 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all rear suspension components showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

nail in n/s/r tyre and wearing thin.

Fail 17 Apr 2026 144,589 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all rear suspension components showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

nail in n/s/r tyre and wearing thin.

Pass 18 Apr 2025 139,510 miles

Central Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective front sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Surface corrosion to chassis rear subframe & inner sill rails

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

Offside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front & rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 130,461 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 130,461 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 124,313 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 124,313 miles

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working side mirror located (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 117,717 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 108,637 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 99,729 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 91,966 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 81,635 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 74,137 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 59,633 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 44,719 miles

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

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 XJA is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XJA, 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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BN61 XJA is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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