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BD59 TPU

2009 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,524 mi
Last recorded105,524 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 TPU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 105,524 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates reflective backing patchy (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 101,569 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates' reflective backing patchy (0.1 (b))

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 98,640 miles

Fuel cap seal perished and splitting

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 4 Nov 2022 95,108 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 21 Oct 2021 88,092 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 88,092 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2020 78,815 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 78,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 67,533 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 62,028 miles

Seal on fuel cap just starting to split slightly

Pass 8 Dec 2016 56,662 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 51,449 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 43,636 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 34,655 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 26,975 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 26,975 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 TPU is a 2009 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BD59 TPU, 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 TPU registered?

BD59 TPU is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is BD59 TPU safe to buy?

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