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BV61 ZHY

2011 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

148,558 mi
Last recorded148,558 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 ZHY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 148,558 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2025 148,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 141,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 127,528 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 115,395 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 100,647 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 89,672 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 80,145 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 67,331 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 53,091 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 38,148 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 25,596 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Perished cracks to offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2014 20,289 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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BV61 ZHY is a 2011 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BV61 ZHY, 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 BV61 ZHY registered?

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

Is BV61 ZHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV61 ZHY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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