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BF09 UBJ

2009 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

139,119 mi
Last recorded139,119 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 UBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 139,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 139,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also 2.2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 130,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 121,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 112,615 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 103,977 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 95,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 93,267 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 83,578 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 75,307 miles

both front brake discs wearing uneven on inner faces starting to corrode on outer edges

both front tyres wearing lower on inner edges of tread

n/s/f tyre approaching wear markers 2.86mm remaining

o/s/f inner brake pad wearing looks to be wearing thin but cant be seen clearly for visual inspection

o/s/f tyre approaching wear markers 2.91mm remaining

Fail 2 Mar 2018 75,118 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust joint clamp strap corroded (7.1.1)

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

both front brake discs wearing uneven on inner faces starting to corrode on outer edges

both front tyres wearing lower on inner edges of tread

n/s/f tyre approaching wear markers 2.86mm remaining

n/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever not fully retuning

o/s/f inner brake pad wearing looks to be wearing thin but cant be seen clearly for visual inspection

o/s/f tyre approaching wear markers 2.91mm remaining

o/s/r brake pads worn lower than n/s

Pass 10 Mar 2017 67,122 miles

exhaust centre joint sleeve clamp corroded and weakening but exhaust still secure

n/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever not fully returning

o/s/r brake grabbing very slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2016 57,502 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 48,558 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,778 miles

n/s/r handbrake leaver not fully returning

Pass 11 Mar 2013 34,953 miles

both rear tyres have slight flat spots on inner edges of tread

n/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever not fully returning

Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,503 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 UBJ is a 2009 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF09 UBJ registered?

BF09 UBJ is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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