MOT Status
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181,897 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SUB FRAME + (ALL) SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ATTATCHED ARE HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
under trays fitted
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
under trays fitted
Under trays fitted
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)
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)
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
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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
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
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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.
Is BD59 TPX safe to buy?
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