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BV61 MVL

2011 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,606 mi
Last recorded122,606 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 MVL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 122,606 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 122,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 115,755 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 104,120 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2023 93,081 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 78,722 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 63,475 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre bracket (6.1.2 (a))

O\S\R bump stop im complete

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 63,475 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Centre bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

O\S\R bump stop im complete

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 53,749 miles

Central Exhaust clamp deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Rear Bumpstops deteriorated

Rear Tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 26 Aug 2020 53,625 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust clamp deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Rear Bumpstops deteriorated

Rear Tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Sep 2019 48,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 48,416 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 41,530 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 35,881 miles

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

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

osf tyre heavily worn on edges and small cut down to cords

Fail 4 Sep 2017 35,881 miles

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

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

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

osf tyre heavily worn on edges and small cut down to cords

Pass 26 Aug 2016 28,845 miles

Engine cover and under-trays obstructing some vehicle components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 22,811 miles

engine covers fitted

undershields fitted.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 18,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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BV61 MVL is a 2011 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BV61 MVL, 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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BV61 MVL is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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