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BD09 BNX

2009 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,476 mi
Last recorded138,476 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 BNX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 138,476 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 124,335 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 113,669 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 102,093 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 93,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 86,297 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 86,297 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 78,445 miles

Offside Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Front and rear has a cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 73,018 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 73,017 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre razor blade in tread ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm / 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 64,254 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 53,489 miles

gearbox drive shaft seals leaking

Fail 5 Jan 2017 53,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

gearbox drive shaft seals leaking

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 42,557 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 42,557 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 29,699 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 29,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 18,632 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 17,233 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 16,011 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 BNX is a 2009 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BNX, 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 BD09 BNX registered?

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

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