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BA03 MCA

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,812 mi
Last recorded118,812 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA03 MCA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 118,812 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 118,812 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2020 107,071 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 107,071 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 99,722 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2018 90,121 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 75,955 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

low emitter

Pass 1 Jul 2016 77,130 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 71,444 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2015 61,142 miles

centre exhaust clamp starting to rust secure at time off test

Pass 17 Jan 2014 50,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 33,317 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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BA03 MCA is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BA03 MCA, 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 BA03 MCA registered?

BA03 MCA is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 2 October 2009.

Is BA03 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA03 MCA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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