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BF09 UBD

2009 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,439 mi
Last recorded107,439 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 UBD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 107,439 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2026 104,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 104,560 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 96,548 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 Tyre has cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 87,643 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 87,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 80,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 6 Jan 2023 80,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 25 Jan 2022 72,272 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 72,272 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 65,553 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 65,451 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 62,099 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 57,567 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 13 Jan 2018 54,851 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs slightly lipped/worn

Fail 13 Jan 2018 54,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also excessively bald on edges and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also excessively bald on the edges and perished (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly lipped/worn

Pass 21 Jan 2017 51,882 miles

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

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

offside front wiper blade slightly smearing

oil leak/s

Pass 17 Jan 2016 48,090 miles

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

offside front tyre has tears on the inside wall

Fail 17 Jan 2016 48,090 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted unit damaged and missing (1.1.C.1b)

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

offside front tyre has tears on the inside wall

Pass 17 Jan 2015 44,646 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 40,869 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 34,092 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,490 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 29,486 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 UBD is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UBD, 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 UBD is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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