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BD58 FXJ

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,231 mi
Last recorded189,231 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 FXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 189,231 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 189,231 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 182,202 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 180,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended catch stuck behind trim (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 177,490 miles

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

Rear subframe/suspension corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2023 177,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front number plate cracked/damaged

Rear subframe/suspension corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 170,875 miles

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

Front number plate damage/ cracked.

Fail 5 Oct 2022 170,870 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front number plate damage/ cracked.

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 160,064 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged wrong side of stop (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 160,062 miles

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged wrong side of stop (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 148,522 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 148,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 131,575 miles

h,i,d headlamps fitted without headlight washers and self leveling

Fail 4 Oct 2019 131,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

h,i,d headlamps fitted without headlight washers and self leveling

Pass 14 Sep 2018 111,233 miles

hid headlamps fitted - (not modified from halogen) vehicle pre 1st of September 2009 - headlamp washers not required and unable to determine if self levelling system works

Pass 25 Sep 2017 95,091 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 94,796 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 90,472 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 90,472 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 82,819 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES RECHECK 2000 MILES

Fail 5 Oct 2015 82,819 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES RECHECK 2000 MILES

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 73,833 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 64,853 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 55,102 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 38,580 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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BD58 FXJ is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD58 FXJ, 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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BD58 FXJ is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 21 January 2009.

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