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BD09 FFL

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,237 mi
Last recorded153,237 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 FFL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 153,237 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 143,201 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 138,382 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 132,708 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 130,511 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 115,886 miles

Under trays fitted unable to check fully.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 106,020 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 106,019 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage LAMP. LIGHTS TO BE CHECKED AGAIN (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 90,417 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 90,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 61,809 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 61,509 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 61,509 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 52,948 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 52,948 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,194 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 FFL is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FFL, 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 FFL registered?

BD09 FFL is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 17 July 2009.

Is BD09 FFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD09 FFL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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