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BV11 SHA

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,954 mi
Last recorded171,954 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV11 SHA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 171,954 miles

see vt30 document

Fail 23 Feb 2026 171,953 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

wipers not great,screen markings,rear indicator bulb colours fade,front arm bushes splitting,exhaust-underbody-brakes-arms-suspension-subframe-running gear rusting,front tyre treads uneven wear-tracking required

Pass 4 Feb 2025 169,153 miles

front suspension arm bushes poor,underbody-running gear rusting,rear discs lipped-pads uneven wear,rear indicator colours fading

Pass 8 Jan 2024 164,784 miles

ref vt doc

Fail 8 Jan 2024 164,783 miles

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

osr brake calliper lever sticking,suspension-exhaust-rear subframe-arms-running gear rusting,front suspension arms play-tracking required-tyre treads low-uneven wear

rear ns brake bindy,engine-gearbox mounting poor-investigate-covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2023 154,963 miles

rear tyres poor-tread bulging,all tyre treads uneven wear,front suspension arm bushes play

service overdue alert on,rear indicator bulbs fading,osr calliper parking brake lever sticky-not great,suspension-springs-running gear rusting,osf linkbar rubber poor

Pass 11 Jan 2022 143,574 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 137,263 miles

front tyres uneven tread wear

Pass 3 Jan 2020 130,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 116,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 116,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 99,731 miles

advisory's on mot invoice

Pass 6 Dec 2016 84,321 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 84,321 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 70,602 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 54,486 miles

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

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

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

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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BV11 SHA is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV11 SHA, 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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What year was BV11 SHA registered?

BV11 SHA is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is BV11 SHA safe to buy?

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