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BD09 OVH

2009 Audi A3

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,490 mi
Last recorded105,490 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 OVH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 105,490 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside brake cable corroded

Fail 20 May 2026 105,490 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside brake cable corroded

Pass 16 May 2025 100,991 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 97,920 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2023 95,162 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 95,032 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 94,805 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour LED (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted RECOMMEND REPAIR. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively REPAIR ASAP. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 93,449 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off RECOMMEND REPAIR (0.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil X2 NSF/OSF RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour LED (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively RECOMMEND REPAIR ASAP. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 91,152 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect X2 NSF/OSF RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour LED (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 91,136 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect X2 NSF/OSF RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour LED (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 86,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect X2 VERY POOR. REPLACE ASAP (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm REPLACE ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 84,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect X2 NSF/OSF RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour LED. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 84,359 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect X2 NSF/OSF RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour LED. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 82,671 miles

Front Bumper insecure

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil X2 NSF/OSF (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit X2 NAILS IN TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 79,812 miles

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE AND PERISHED

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE AND PERISHED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 79,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE AND PERISHED

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE AND PERISHED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 77,010 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,860 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 63,606 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 63,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 45,150 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 OVH is a 2009 Audi A3 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OVH, 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 OVH is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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