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AF09 VBZ

2009 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,590 mi
Last recorded136,590 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 VBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 136,590 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS, ADVISE REPLACEMENT WITH PADS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 126,488 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 117,762 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 117,760 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 96,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 96,121 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 80,231 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 80,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2020 72,799 miles

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 25 Jul 2020 72,794 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 20 Aug 2019 65,682 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 60,913 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 52,168 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 22 Mar 2017 46,079 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,226 miles

both nearside wheels have kerbing damage

Fail 24 Mar 2016 40,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both nearside wheels have kerbing damage

Pass 21 Mar 2015 36,068 miles

advise strong nearside rear tyre badly out of shape

front brake discs lipped

Fail 21 Mar 2015 36,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

advise strong nearside rear tyre badly out of shape

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Mar 2014 31,429 miles

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

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

rear tyres out of shape and perrished/splitting

Pass 23 Mar 2013 25,967 miles

advise strong offside front tyre close to limit

brake discs scored

nearside rear brake pad gettting low

Pass 23 Mar 2012 20,585 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 20,282 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

esp and steering warning lights on

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 VBZ is a 2009 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AF09 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

AF09 VBZ is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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