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BF09 GZX

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,140 mi
Last recorded121,140 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 GZX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 121,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 119,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear both side brakes slightly binding

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 115,001 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

suspension component's slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 112,679 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 112,566 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 109,287 miles

Nearside Front anti roll link dust cover slightly damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2020 106,605 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 100,873 miles

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2018 95,400 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 88,323 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 81,476 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 73,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2014 66,974 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 59,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too low to detect

Fail 9 Feb 2012 54,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 54,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GZX is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc 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 BF09 GZX, 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 BF09 GZX registered?

BF09 GZX is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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