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BF59 EVD

2009 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,159 mi
Last recorded146,159 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 EVD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 146,159 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Aug 2025 146,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2024 139,252 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside/Nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Rear Axle/suspension arms/pans corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2024 139,252 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside/Nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Rear Axle/suspension arms/pans corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 136,754 miles

(Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Rear Axle/suspension arms/pans corroded/Rear Brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2023 136,754 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

(Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Rear Axle/suspension arms/pans corroded/Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 133,637 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 133,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 129,192 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 129,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2020 127,804 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 125,918 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 122,169 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 115,247 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 115,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 109,830 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 109,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 86,515 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 60,756 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 60,756 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 57,472 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 45,124 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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BF59 EVD is a 2009 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BF59 EVD, 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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BF59 EVD is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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