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BF59 FLK

2009 Audi A3

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,574 mi
Last recorded158,574 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 158,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 153,678 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 149,068 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 149,067 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 144,066 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 139,331 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 139,331 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 133,113 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 133,113 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 111,684 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 111,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 97,667 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 91,651 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 84,096 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 78,582 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 72,306 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 66,450 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 62,844 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 60,708 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 60,708 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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 FLK is a 2009 Audi A3 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FLK, 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 BF59 FLK registered?

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

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