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BF09 VHV

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,398 mi
Last recorded172,398 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 VHV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 172,398 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 166,316 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 160,048 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 154,877 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 149,678 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 144,079 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 134,703 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 134,703 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 124,389 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 114,007 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 103,881 miles

EML ON

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 103,881 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML ON

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 92,332 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015
Fail 9 Feb 2015 84,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 75,984 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 67,117 miles

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)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 56,370 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 56,370 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 VHV is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VHV, 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 VHV registered?

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

Is BF09 VHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF09 VHV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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