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AK09 BVZ

2009 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,332 mi
Last recorded80,332 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 BVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 80,332 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 74,900 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 70,724 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 64,995 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 60,829 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 nails in tread

Fail 23 Jan 2023 60,826 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF and OSF inner and outer brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 nails in tread

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 53,523 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 47,992 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 43,234 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 43,234 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 35,475 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jan 2018 28,414 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 21,722 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 14,011 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 8,031 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 7,996 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 7,582 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 7,582 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 6,462 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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AK09 BVZ is a 2009 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AK09 BVZ, 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 AK09 BVZ registered?

AK09 BVZ is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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