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RJ61 BHN

2011 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,170 mi
Last recorded166,170 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A383,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 BHN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 166,170 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 166,170 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 159,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 154,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 137,926 miles

Factory fitted covers

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Dirt going between backing (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 137,927 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both dust covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Factory fitted covers

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Dirt going between backing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb loose refit (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre outer edge very close to going to cords but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre inner edge in one spot wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Reverse light not working but nearside ok

Pass 7 Jun 2021 123,151 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 123,151 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 106,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm in places and outer edge low but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake pads low 3 mm ish and lip on discs

Offside Rear brake caliper cylinder dust cover badly split

factory fitted covers and front under tray loose at back

Fail 23 Jun 2020 106,801 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm in places and outer edge low but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake pads low 3 mm ish and lip on discs

factory fitted covers and front under tray loose at back

Pass 10 May 2019 94,366 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 86,228 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 86,228 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 67,510 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)

Pass 13 May 2016 48,028 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 45,061 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)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 35,017 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 35,017 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 BHN is a 2011 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BHN, 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 BHN registered?

RJ61 BHN is a 2011 Audi A3, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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The MOT history for RJ61 BHN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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