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BF59 GHG

2009 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

227,871 mi
Last recorded227,871 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 GHG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 227,871 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 227,830 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box on top big hole in it (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 219,813 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 216,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 208,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 201,658 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 185,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but is still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips and a wiper scuff across the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 168,343 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several stone chips and a wiper scuff, nearside, offside and central (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 154,159 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in nearside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 137,136 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in nearside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 119,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 102,703 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 94,867 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fited

Pass 25 Sep 2014 90,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 90,278 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 80,402 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 60,368 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 GHG is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GHG, 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 GHG registered?

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

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