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BF59 MRX

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,251 mi
Last recorded124,251 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 124,251 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear subframe / rear arms corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2025 124,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault rr (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seatbelt buckle stop missing [hole]

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

rear subframe / rear arms corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2024 117,874 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 117,874 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 113,157 miles

Exhaust mounting defective forward mount is detached from the rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 113,157 miles

Exhaust mounting defective forward mount is detached from the rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 107,401 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 102,154 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 91,665 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 85,104 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 71,197 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 62,461 miles

emmissions too clean to read

Pass 30 May 2015 55,049 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 49,622 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 43,474 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,506 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 MRX 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 81.3%.

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 MRX, 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 MRX registered?

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

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