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BF59 FLJ

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,533 mi
Last recorded105,533 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 FLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 105,533 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 100,492 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 100,492 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 95,738 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 91,867 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 85,641 miles

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

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

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

rear heat sheild insecure

Fail 18 Oct 2021 85,636 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear heat sheild insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2020 69,478 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 63,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 63,130 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 58,387 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged(ran flat)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 52,617 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged(ran flat)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 48,687 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 40,965 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 32,881 miles

both front tyres wearing at shoulders

offside rear tyre wearing at inside shoulder

Fail 10 Oct 2014 32,881 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front tyres wearing at shoulders

offside rear tyre wearing at inside shoulder

Pass 11 Oct 2013 25,664 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 17,625 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 FLJ is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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