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A16 BOC

2009 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,367 mi
Last recorded115,367 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 BOC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 115,367 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 115,366 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 110,610 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 105,640 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 101,466 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 97,267 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 93,507 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 89,930 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 89,930 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 84,812 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 84,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 79,281 miles

Offside Rear off side rear tyre cracking / perished around sidewalls.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 72,512 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 66,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Pass 20 Oct 2014 58,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2013 51,007 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,144 miles

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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A16 BOC is a 2009 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 84,403 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A16 BOC, 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 17 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A16 BOC?

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What year was A16 BOC registered?

A16 BOC is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 16 November 2009.

Is A16 BOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 BOC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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