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BF09 YAY

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,374 mi
Last recorded141,374 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 141,374 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 138,288 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 135,038 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 130,586 miles

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

exhaust system detteriating in places

Pass 21 Feb 2022 125,294 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 125,248 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 119,441 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 114,499 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 108,771 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 103,150 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 96,452 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut and has nail in it.

Fail 9 Mar 2017 96,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut and has nail in it.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 90,771 miles

Nearside Rear object in tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2016 90,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear object in tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2015 83,252 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 76,451 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 69,604 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 63,340 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 63,257 miles

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

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 YAY 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 YAY, 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 YAY registered?

BF09 YAY is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is BF09 YAY safe to buy?

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