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BF59 GHX

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,114 mi
Last recorded90,114 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 GHX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 90,114 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 90,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 85,098 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 85,098 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 84,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

emissions too clean too register for test

engine cover obscuring testable items

service light on

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 26 Oct 2022 84,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (bulb incorrectly fitted) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

emissions too clean too register for test

engine cover obscuring testable items

service light on

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 16 Oct 2021 82,414 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2021 82,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2020 79,930 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 78,304 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

condensation in n/s rear lamps lens

emissions not detected

rear brake discs corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Jan 2020 78,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

condensation in n/s rear lamps lens

emissions not detected

rear brake discs corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Jan 2019 72,044 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 61,475 miles

both rear tyres side wall deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2016 59,930 miles

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

Nearside Front worn on edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/splitting

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly sticking

Offside Rear tyre cracked/splitting

Offside Rear worn on edges

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

low or high tone horn not working

Pass 17 Dec 2015 56,460 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 51,320 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewalls poor condition

Pass 8 Jan 2014 43,234 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 43,196 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 43,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 34,176 miles

only one horn appears to be working

steering lock engages before key is removed.

wipers smearing slightly/screen very dirty.

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 GHX is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GHX, 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 GHX registered?

BF59 GHX is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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