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BD09 AOB

2009 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,501 mi
Last recorded139,501 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 AOB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 139,501 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 139,501 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 137,891 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight under body corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2024 136,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2022 131,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly misshapen

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 123,518 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 123,518 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 110,727 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 100,185 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 100,181 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 93,528 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 85,252 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 85,252 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 76,126 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 65,689 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 65,689 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 53,729 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 53,675 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

right rear light warning on dash.

Pass 29 Jun 2013 44,087 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 43,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,900 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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BD09 AOB is a 2009 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AOB, 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 AOB is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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