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AF09 VDK

2009 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,668 mi
Last recorded77,668 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 VDK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 77,668 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 75,847 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 73,812 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 72,029 miles

Engine sump pan corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 70,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 69,057 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 68,131 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 66,264 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 63,775 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 61,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NSF wheel arch liner loose fixing.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 58,665 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 58,646 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake slight binding.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 56,985 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 54,738 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 40,808 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 33,758 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 33,758 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VDK is a 2009 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol 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 AF09 VDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF09 VDK registered?

AF09 VDK is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is AF09 VDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 VDK 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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