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AF09 PUJ

2009 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,612 mi
Last recorded174,612 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 PUJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 174,612 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 169,707 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 162,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consoul bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement consoul bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2023 156,167 miles

rear silencer heat shield loose

upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2023 156,167 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

rear silencer heat shield loose

upper and lower covers fitted

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 149,680 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

lower covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2022 149,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

lower covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2020 142,976 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 134,842 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 124,282 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 110,792 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 99,053 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 97,859 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 97,859 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 91,680 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 80,639 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,484 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 45,628 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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AF09 PUJ is a 2009 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AF09 PUJ, 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 AF09 PUJ registered?

AF09 PUJ is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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