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BF59 FLH

2009 Audi A3

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

240,044 mi
Last recorded240,044 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 FLH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 240,044 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged at base of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 232,323 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 232,263 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 226,440 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 218,717 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 218,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 194,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 166,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 150,019 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 132,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 107,038 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 106,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2012 85,259 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Sep 2012 85,259 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FLH is a 2009 Audi A3 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BF59 FLH, 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 FLH is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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