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AF09 VDZ

2009 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,075 mi
Last recorded141,075 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 VDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 141,075 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 138,478 miles

x2 front outer wheel arches corroded-x2 inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2023 136,774 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 134,349 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 132,900 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 120,568 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 109,647 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 109,644 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 98,779 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 98,776 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 88,425 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 72,856 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 56,103 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 56,100 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 47,639 miles

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

both rear shocker dust covers loose

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2013 33,737 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 19,327 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 VDZ is a 2009 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VDZ, 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 VDZ registered?

AF09 VDZ is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is AF09 VDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 VDZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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