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189 GBJ

2009 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

151,574 mi
Last recorded151,574 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration189 GBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 151,574 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 142,915 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 136,636 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 134,195 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 134,195 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 132,943 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 131,218 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 130,713 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 128,976 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 126,170 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 123,826 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 120,746 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 118,422 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 114,548 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 109,612 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 101,533 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 101,533 miles

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

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

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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189 GBJ is a 2009 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 189 GBJ, 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 189 GBJ registered?

189 GBJ is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 15 April 2009.

Is 189 GBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 189 GBJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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