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BD59 LNE

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,668 mi
Last recorded94,668 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 LNE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 94,668 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 94,633 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER PRESENT

Nearside Front Inner CV BOOT ............

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE INNER EDGE ........... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 90,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front mirror

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 90,716 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front mirror

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 75,514 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 75,013 miles

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

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

Front osf/nsf shock absorber casings corroded

covers on underside

Pass 4 Mar 2019 63,303 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 63,303 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,676 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 55,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 50,168 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 46,746 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 43,106 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 38,096 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 32,738 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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BD59 LNE is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BD59 LNE, 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 BD59 LNE registered?

BD59 LNE is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 8 December 2009.

Is BD59 LNE safe to buy?

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