2011 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · BD11 NSZ
2011 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 May 2011. Recorded mileage 147,535 miles. MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD11 NSZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 147,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD11 NSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Audi A3 (BD11 NSZ) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BD11 NSZ Mileage History
- 14/12/2023114,213 mi
- 14/12/2023114,214 mi+1 mi
- 13/12/2024125,664 mi+11,450 mi
- 05/12/2025147,534 mi+21,870 mi
- 05/12/2025147,535 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 16,857 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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