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2011 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · B9 BAF

B9 BAF

2011 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 44,474 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
AUDI A3
Year / Origin
2011 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03 Jul 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
Recorded Mileage
44,474 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 03 Jul 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Oct 2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2011
Engine
1984cc
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B9 BAF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
  • 44,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)

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B9 BAF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 16:48
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Audi A3 (B9 BAF) between June 2023 and July 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing/worn smooth inner edge/side (5.2.3 (d”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing/worn smooth inner edge/side (5.2.3 (”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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B9 BAF Mileage History

  1. 22/06/202333,496 mi
  2. 20/06/202437,290 mi+3,794 mi
  3. 20/06/202437,290 mi
  4. 17/06/202541,436 mi+4,146 mi
  5. 02/07/202644,474 mi+3,038 mi

Average of roughly 3,626 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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2011 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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