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BF09 GGA

2009 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,426 mi
Last recorded95,426 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 GGA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 95,426 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs small lip on discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 90,697 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shock absorbers are corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both bottom arms have some surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear axle and suspension components are corroded.

Under trays fitted to vehicle.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to the underside of the vehicle due to age. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 90,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb coating looks to have degraded. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shock absorbers are corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both bottom arms have some surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear axle and suspension components are corroded.

Under trays fitted to vehicle.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to the underside of the vehicle due to age. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 86,217 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 80,256 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 75,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 75,277 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 70,184 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 70,184 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 68,125 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 68,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 62,582 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 62,582 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 58,713 miles

Front brake discs corrodded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 53,474 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corrodded

Both rear brake discs slightly corrodded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 47,584 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 40,783 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 33,256 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 26,856 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Feb 2013 26,856 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 25,446 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)

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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BF09 GGA is a 2009 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF09 GGA, 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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BF09 GGA is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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