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BD09 TBO

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,954 mi
Last recorded150,954 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 150,954 miles

front bumper damaged

offside front foglamp damaged

offside mirror surround damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2021 150,693 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front bumper damaged

offside front foglamp damaged

offside mirror surround damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2020 137,597 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 28 Jan 2019 134,242 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 128,226 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine cove and under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 128,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 119,437 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 119,437 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 110,719 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 101,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 92,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn/corroded on inner face

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 6 Jun 2013 81,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2012 69,900 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)

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 TBO is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TBO, 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 TBO registered?

BD09 TBO is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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