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AF09 VDJ

2009 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

117,544 mi
Last recorded117,544 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 VDJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 117,544 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 114,008 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 111,744 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf and osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2023 107,805 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 105,975 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 99,110 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 97,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 89,121 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 79,516 miles

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

Offside Front Slight damage to seat belt webbing.

Fail 29 Mar 2018 79,516 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Slight damage to seat belt webbing.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 71,293 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 59,165 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 51,542 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 43,688 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 35,386 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,075 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 VDJ is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VDJ, 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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AF09 VDJ is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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