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BF09 PPV

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

186,249 mi
Last recorded186,249 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 186,249 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2024 166,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 158,977 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 158,977 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 142,738 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 142,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 126,103 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 126,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 117,320 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 109,468 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 105,789 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 102,405 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 98,840 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 88,160 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jan 2015 83,303 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 78,231 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 78,091 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 72,420 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 67,308 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 PPV is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PPV, 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 PPV registered?

BF09 PPV is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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