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BD59 YHB

2009 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,855 mi
Last recorded76,855 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 YHB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 76,855 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 76,855 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 Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 71,410 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 65,734 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 59,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 53,565 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 53,565 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 46,021 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 46,021 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 41,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 33,208 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 33,208 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 27,291 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 20,282 miles

All four tyres sidewalls cracking.

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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 20,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure reflector insecure & keeps altering bream image (1.7.3)

All four tyres sidewalls cracking.

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 14,335 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 10,617 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 10,583 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 10,281 miles

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 YHB is a 2009 Audi A3 in Blue 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 YHB, 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 YHB registered?

BD59 YHB is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is BD59 YHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD59 YHB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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