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BD58 SZP

2009 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,984 mi
Last recorded116,984 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 SZP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 116,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 107,112 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 97,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 91,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 86,695 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 82,294 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 82,294 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2019 78,448 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 76,473 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 76,473 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 71,597 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 66,466 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 60,656 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 60,656 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 56,221 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 56,221 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 51,700 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 47,332 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 33,736 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 SZP is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey 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 SZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD58 SZP registered?

BD58 SZP is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 16 January 2009.

Is BD58 SZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD58 SZP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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