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AD59 BFK

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,242 mi
Last recorded159,242 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 BFK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 159,242 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 159,240 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 154,239 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 154,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 150,791 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside spring cradles (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 147,642 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 147,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 139,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 139,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S FRONT LOWER ARMS REAR SUPPORT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 128,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 113,710 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 101,164 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 84,992 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 68,910 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 58,008 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 4 Dec 2013 48,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre has nails x3

Pass 4 Dec 2013 48,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre has nails x3

Pass 28 Dec 2012 41,245 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 40,014 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 40,014 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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AD59 BFK is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 AD59 BFK, 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.

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What year was AD59 BFK registered?

AD59 BFK is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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