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BD09 DXW

2009 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,879 mi
Last recorded124,879 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 DXW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 124,879 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe & suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2023 124,875 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Subframe & suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2022 117,092 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 117,027 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Track rod end nut not tight to track rod end. (Causing freeplay.) (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded at upper area. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded at upper area. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Caliper piston boot heavily perished. (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 1.8mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear bump stops broken.

Rear Subframe corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2021 107,867 miles

Rear Chassis has surface corrosion (both sides)

Rear Subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2021 107,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Chassis has surface corrosion (both sides)

Rear Subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2020 98,588 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 94,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 94,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 76,943 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 24 Jul 2017 58,337 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (inside (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 58,337 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (inside (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 52,189 miles

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 45,953 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 45,953 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 38,338 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts in the sidewall

offside rear tyre is cracking

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Aug 2013 32,599 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 26,456 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 DXW is a 2009 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DXW, 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 DXW is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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