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BD59 YGR

2009 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,427 mi
Last recorded78,427 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 YGR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 78,427 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 73,200 miles

Dog bone gearbox mount poor/weak/deteriorated

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 68,689 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective Dog bone, subframe mounted bush ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 64,159 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 64,008 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 59,416 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 59,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt missing buckle slid under covers (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 55,706 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 54,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 54,482 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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 43,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm at lowest points and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 43,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm at lowest points and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 44,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm at lowest points (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm BALD AND MISS SHAPED INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 44,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm at lowest points and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm at lowest points (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm at lowest points and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm BALD AND MISS SHAPED INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 39,176 miles

Offside Rear slight distortion inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2016 33,510 miles

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge mis shapen

Pass 5 Feb 2015 29,905 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 23,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osr seat belt not tested due to seats folded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 17,749 miles

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 YGR is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YGR, 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 YGR is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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