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BD09 DXG

2009 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,330 mi
Last recorded158,330 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 DXG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 158,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted kerb damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin down to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from level sensor area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 158,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Caliper seized in the on position (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted kerb damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin down to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from level sensor area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 143,910 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 133,421 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2022 122,175 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 114,498 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 106,300 miles

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

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 96,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges pitted badly and poor contact areas (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower engine undertray damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn badly on inner edge and very close to limits advise to change (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 96,539 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right adjuster broken so wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rears n/w (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges pitted badly and poor contact areas (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower engine undertray damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn badly on inner edge and very close to limits advise to change (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2018 87,703 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 80,772 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 80,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 73,002 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 73,000 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened gland leaking (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 58,824 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 44,965 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 May 2014 44,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 40,190 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 38,661 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 38,661 miles

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

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

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

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 DXG is a 2009 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DXG, 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 DXG is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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