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BD58 FYA

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,478 mi
Last recorded124,478 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 124,478 miles

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

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

Offside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

front service brake imbalance requirements just met

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2025 124,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

front service brake imbalance requirements just met

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2024 119,859 miles

Suspension parts corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2023 115,555 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 109,929 miles

Offside Rear Outer fuel flap defective(a bit sticky -still servicable)

Fail 4 Nov 2022 109,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim too high also to far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Service brake imbalanced across an axle service brake excesively binding imbalance fail 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside light not working 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Front Lower exhaust connection sleave excesively corroded(likely to fail)

Pass 4 Nov 2021 105,855 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 101,699 miles

Offside Rear showing signs of a brake bind not binding at time of test

Pass 24 Oct 2019 96,696 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 87,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 87,591 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 81,468 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 76,242 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 69,775 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 64,224 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 58,775 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,123 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 41,695 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 41,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 FYA is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BD58 FYA, 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 BD58 FYA registered?

BD58 FYA is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 23 January 2009.

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