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BF09 YRA

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,075 mi
Last recorded158,075 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 158,075 miles

rear middle seat belt clip cover missing

Pass 26 Apr 2024 151,219 miles

middle rear seat belt clip cover missing

Pass 14 Aug 2023 143,628 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

middle rear seat belt clip cover missing

Pass 26 May 2022 134,978 miles

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

middle rear seat belt clip cover missing

Pass 9 Apr 2021 125,930 miles

middle rear seat belt clip damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2020 117,771 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 114,050 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 114,041 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 107,262 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 107,262 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 94,413 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Oct 2015 83,921 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 74,367 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 64,504 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 47,393 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 47,393 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 43,802 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 43,802 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 YRA is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YRA, 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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What year was BF09 YRA registered?

BF09 YRA is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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