2011 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · BK61 DVJ
2011 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 78,877 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,877 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK61 DVJ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2026
- 78,877 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK61 DVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Audi A3 (BK61 DVJ) between October 2014 and June 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
BK61 DVJ Mileage History
- 01/10/201426,989 mi
- 10/10/201530,463 mi+3,474 mi
- 30/12/201636,526 mi+6,063 mi
- 03/01/201736,528 mi+2 mi
- 29/12/201741,557 mi+5,029 mi
- 03/01/201948,949 mi+7,392 mi
- 21/10/201952,445 mi+3,496 mi
- 24/10/201952,447 mi+2 mi
- 22/10/202060,903 mi+8,456 mi
- 22/10/202060,903 mi
- 19/10/202166,119 mi+5,216 mi
- 20/10/202166,120 mi+1 mi
- 22/10/202267,791 mi+1,671 mi
- 17/10/202370,001 mi+2,210 mi
- 19/10/202370,001 mi
- 18/10/202472,088 mi+2,087 mi
- 12/06/202574,096 mi+2,008 mi
- 24/06/202574,116 mi+20 mi
- 20/06/202678,877 mi+4,761 mi
Average of roughly 4,428 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Ignition Coil Pack FailureModerate
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