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BD59 OLC

2009 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,200 mi
Last recorded93,200 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 OLC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 93,200 miles

rear discs pitted

rear frame corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2023 93,200 miles

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

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

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

rear discs pitted

rear frame corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2022 85,543 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 85,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 79,853 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 76,294 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 76,294 miles

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 73,442 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 73,441 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 69,511 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 69,506 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear park brake low effort

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs coroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 65,922 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

inner front brake pads appear low

vibration at tickover

Pass 5 Jan 2016 62,831 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 62,829 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres on legal limit

engine rough

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly and on legal limit in places

Pass 14 Jan 2015 59,561 miles

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

front brake discs in poor surface condition and pads appear low

Fail 12 Jan 2015 59,597 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake discs in poor surface condition and pads appear low

Pass 19 Nov 2013 54,846 miles

front pads 3/4000 miles

o/s/rear tyre worn 3/4000 miles

Pass 21 Nov 2012 44,332 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 OLC is a 2009 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OLC, 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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BD59 OLC is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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