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AD59 BFO

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

86,293 mi
Last recorded86,293 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 BFO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 86,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 84,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 81,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 79,277 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 77,124 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 73,446 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 70,442 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 67,685 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 64,150 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 57,551 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 51,899 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 51,883 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 51,883 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 51,251 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 36,382 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 27,343 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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AD59 BFO is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AD59 BFO, 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 BFO registered?

AD59 BFO is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 3 December 2009.

Is AD59 BFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 BFO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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