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BF09 TZH

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

172,256 mi
Last recorded172,256 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 172,256 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 172,221 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 168,129 miles

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

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

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

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 11 Mar 2023 164,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 159,127 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 154,098 miles

emmissions too clean

undertray,engine bay

Pass 14 Mar 2020 153,249 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions are too clean

Pass 9 Mar 2019 147,519 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 142,157 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 135,861 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 135,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 128,904 miles

undertray

undertray

Pass 28 Feb 2015 118,211 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 118,211 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 104,851 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 97,542 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 93,745 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front wing linner insecure

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

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 TZH is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 TZH, 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 TZH registered?

BF09 TZH is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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