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BF09 HBK

2009 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,522 mi
Last recorded128,522 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 HBK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 128,522 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 128,293 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2024 128,292 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 128,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 127,008 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 127,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyres as fat spot

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system stays on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 4

Pass 18 Oct 2021 113,514 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 113,512 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

tpms light on

Pass 14 Oct 2020 106,519 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 106,519 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 98,406 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 98,406 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 84,590 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 79,117 miles

engine light is on

Pass 7 Oct 2015 67,989 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre has,lots of cuts .

nearside rear tyre has lots of cuts

Pass 14 Aug 2014 60,862 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 53,721 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 43,643 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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BF09 HBK is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HBK, 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 HBK registered?

BF09 HBK is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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