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BD59 YHK

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

183,402 mi
Last recorded183,402 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 YHK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 183,402 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))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 179,281 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 172,068 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 161,194 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 156,202 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 142,211 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 123,023 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Dec 2019 123,022 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Dec 2018 114,926 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 114,926 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 106,344 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2016 92,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper sits low on the screen

Pass 29 Dec 2015 78,982 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 65,232 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 52,393 miles

Front tyres wearing on there inner edges

Pass 8 Dec 2012 39,554 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 YHK is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YHK, 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 YHK registered?

BD59 YHK is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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The MOT history for BD59 YHK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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