MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,529 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits high (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits high (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits high (8.2.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Parking brake efficiency only just met the legal requirements
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Parking brake efficiency only just met the legal requirements
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
Imbalance on parking brake
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyre worn outter edge
nearside rear tyre worn outter edge
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BF09 UAU is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 UAU, 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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BF09 UAU is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 2009.
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