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BF09 VHW

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,286 mi
Last recorded126,286 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 126,286 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 114,683 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 113,684 miles

Front Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise : surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

Pass 14 Mar 2022 110,616 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 104,082 miles

advise : both front track control arm inner bushes slight play

advise : offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Mar 2020 98,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 98,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 87,648 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 87,601 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 78,409 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 78,198 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 64,918 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 64,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 50,136 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 50,136 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 24,482 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 VHW is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VHW, 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 VHW is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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