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BF09 TYW

2009 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,320 mi
Last recorded197,320 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 197,320 miles

all tyres low on tread

Fail 17 Feb 2023 197,320 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all tyres low on tread

Pass 9 Dec 2021 192,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 192,873 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 181,746 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 181,588 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 171,414 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 151,558 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 151,558 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 134,120 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 118,470 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 99,995 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 99,994 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 94,909 miles

Brake pipes coated and greased

Exhaust centre clamp corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s/r tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear shocker dust covers missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 82,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions are so low that they do not register on the emissions tester

Pass 21 Feb 2013 66,596 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 48,741 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 48,741 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 TYW is a 2009 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TYW, 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 TYW registered?

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

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