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BF59 LBZ

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

182,008 mi
Last recorded182,008 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 182,008 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 167,253 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 158,281 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 158,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 140,548 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S/F Tyre worn bald on outer edge.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray damaged.

Fail 17 Jul 2019 140,548 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S/F Tyre worn bald on outer edge.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray damaged.

Pass 26 Jul 2018 120,300 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 120,299 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 104,782 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 91,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 91,650 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 71,537 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 64,697 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 55,567 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 55,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,236 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 LBZ is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LBZ, 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 LBZ is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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