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BF59 LCX

2009 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,527 mi
Last recorded143,527 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 LCX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 143,527 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight grease leak from boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot split, no play in joint presently (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 143,527 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken at bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight grease leak from boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 138,288 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 129,902 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 129,898 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Very dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 121,231 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 113,961 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 104,215 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 104,215 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 94,764 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 83,681 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 72,841 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 63,478 miles

N/S rear seatbelt missing

Pass 27 Aug 2013 48,527 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 48,524 miles

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

adv. both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 41,506 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 LCX is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LCX, 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 LCX registered?

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

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