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BD59 TPX

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

181,897 mi
Last recorded181,897 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 181,897 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 181,881 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2024 177,898 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SUB FRAME + (ALL) SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ATTATCHED ARE HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 177,868 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn SUSPENSION ARM (REAR) BUSH IS EXCESSIVELY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn SUSPENSION ARM (REAR) BUSH IS EXCESSIVELY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury SILL IS CORRODED CAUSING SHARP EDGES (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE HAS EXVCESSIVE DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed TYRE HAS CORDS EXPOSED ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE HAS EXCESSIVE DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed TYRE HAS CORDS EXPOSED ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SUB FRAME + (ALL) SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ATTATCHED ARE HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 174,729 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARM (REAR) BUSHES ARE SLIGHTLY SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 174,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction INDICATES A MALFUNCTION (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARM (REAR) BUSHES ARE SLIGHTLY SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 171,961 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 171,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 168,438 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 168,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 164,045 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 157,109 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 148,511 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 128,141 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2017 128,139 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 115,849 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 105,686 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 105,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 94,536 miles

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

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

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

engine managment lamp on

Fail 10 Oct 2013 84,830 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 84,830 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 67,092 miles

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

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

emissions too clean to register

Fail 14 Dec 2012 67,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

emissions too clean to register

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 TPX is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 TPX, 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 TPX registered?

BD59 TPX is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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