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BD59 RGY

2009 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,478 mi
Last recorded131,478 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 RGY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 131,478 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 131,478 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 128,737 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 128,737 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 125,018 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 122,396 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 118,691 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 118,691 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2021 114,389 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 111,491 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 111,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 107,878 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 107,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 103,334 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 98,309 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 98,243 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 88,981 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 81,791 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 80,669 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 66,041 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 48,384 miles

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

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

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

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 RGY is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RGY, 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 BD59 RGY registered?

BD59 RGY is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 12 December 2009.

Is BD59 RGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD59 RGY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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