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BF09 VHU

2009 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,636 mi
Last recorded67,636 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 VHU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 67,636 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 67,616 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned both ( dazzling ) (4.1.4 (a))

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

Both front exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Both front tyres wearing inner / outer edges

Both reverse lights not working

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

coolant level low

Pass 10 Aug 2017 60,249 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 52,788 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 41,666 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 31,229 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 24,940 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 24,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 15,721 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 15,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low

Pass 27 Feb 2012 15,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low

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 VHU is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VHU, 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 VHU registered?

BF09 VHU is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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