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BF09 YNY

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,362 mi
Last recorded119,362 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 YNY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 119,362 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 114,336 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 108,528 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 and osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 108,527 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 and osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 101,425 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 101,292 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2023 100,873 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emissions leval clearly above plate limit /very heavy black smoking on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (e))

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2022 94,169 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 87,970 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner side

Pass 13 Mar 2020 84,268 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 79,718 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 12 Mar 2019 79,718 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 77,064 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 71,028 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 62,341 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 49,923 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 33,754 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 19,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low emissions emitter

Pass 1 Feb 2013 18,882 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 12,640 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 YNY is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YNY, 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 YNY is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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