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BV61 MVZ

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 MVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025
Pass 15 Feb 2024 125,344 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 125,343 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front clamp rotten (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 119,603 miles

Nearside Front bumper slight damage

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 119,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper slight damage

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 111,401 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 101,168 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 94,269 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 94,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fell out (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 85,475 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 81,792 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 74,527 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 69,082 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 60,626 miles

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

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)

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 MVZ is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MVZ, 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 BV61 MVZ registered?

BV61 MVZ is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 2011.

Is BV61 MVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 MVZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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