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BD09 FCY

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,677 mi
Last recorded186,677 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 FCY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 186,677 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 159,379 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 126,480 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 108,019 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 5 Jun 2023 108,019 miles

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

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Jun 2022 95,120 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 81,359 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2021 81,359 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 May 2020 73,161 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 66,411 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 59,752 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 51,964 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 44,788 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 39,566 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing from inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2015 39,564 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2014 31,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 24,890 miles

Both front tyres tread depth 3mm. Legal limit 1.6mm.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jun 2012 19,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FCY is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FCY, 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 FCY registered?

BD09 FCY is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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