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BD09 AEJ

2009 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

311,933 mi
Last recorded311,933 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 AEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 311,933 miles

Engine cover and under body trims fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 311,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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

Engine cover and under body trims fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 289,162 miles

Brake wear warning light on dash

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in n/s of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Under body trims fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2021 289,161 miles

Central Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Under body trims fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2020 266,725 miles

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under body trims fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2020 266,725 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under body trims fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 235,870 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Under body covers fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 235,870 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Under body covers fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 207,639 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Jun 2017 201,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Jun 2016 186,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2015 162,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 134,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 108,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 80,971 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BD09 AEJ is a 2009 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD09 AEJ, 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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BD09 AEJ is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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