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AV59 BAU

2009 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,248 mi
Last recorded118,248 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 BAU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 118,248 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

boot lid faulty

Fail 7 Feb 2025 118,246 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

boot lid faulty

Pass 22 Jan 2024 111,997 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower boot started to come unattached (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo return (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 111,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction DPF (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central DPF brackets missing nuts

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower boot started to come unattached (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo return (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 105,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 102,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 102,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 102,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 95,504 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 89,326 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 83,451 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))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 77,274 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 73,734 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 68,425 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 62,032 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 62,032 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 51,669 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,504 miles

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

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

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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AV59 BAU is a 2009 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV59 BAU, 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 AV59 BAU registered?

AV59 BAU is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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