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BB08 URY

2009 Audi A3

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

133,897 mi
Last recorded133,897 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB08 URY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 133,897 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 94,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 127,402 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 127,308 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 82,944 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jul 2024 82,830 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to the engine surging and smoking excessively when idling and knocking when revved. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Suspect bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower control arm rear bushes just starting to split away. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Just starting to crack lightly in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Has a screw in. ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 117,697 miles

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

long parking brake travel

n/s/r tyre cut in outer wall

Pass 17 Jun 2023 75,108 miles

both rear coil springs starting to rust and corrode

Pass 30 Dec 2022 116,288 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 70,950 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 114,869 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 67,235 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 113,052 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 63,009 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 63,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2019 110,371 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 57,777 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 57,537 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 105,992 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 101,177 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Washer fluid bottle required filling

Pass 6 Mar 2017 36,026 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 95,692 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)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 95,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 3 Dec 2015 88,975 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 88,975 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 80,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 72,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can not see bottom of rear springs

Pass 5 Oct 2012 22,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres inner edge bald but not yet exposing cords

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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BB08 URY is a 2009 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 BB08 URY, 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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BB08 URY is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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