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RJ61 BGO

2011 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,850 mi
Last recorded133,850 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 BGO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 133,850 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 133,849 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust center sleeve corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2024 126,900 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 120,547 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 112,761 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 109,669 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 109,669 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 107,587 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 105,586 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 100,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side walk starting to perish and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 94,209 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 94,209 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 88,947 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 75,967 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 75,251 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 75,251 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 48,920 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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RJ61 BGO is a 2011 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RJ61 BGO, 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 RJ61 BGO registered?

RJ61 BGO is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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The MOT history for RJ61 BGO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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