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BF59 LCJ

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,359 mi
Last recorded128,359 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 128,359 miles

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

Offside Number plate light slightly affected by operation of another lamp

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 123,995 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 123,993 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 113,789 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 106,657 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 95,620 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 88,888 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 9 May 2015 73,822 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 55,409 miles

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)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 38,038 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 31,906 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 31,906 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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 LCJ is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LCJ, 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 LCJ registered?

BF59 LCJ is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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