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AF09 VEA

2009 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,371 mi
Last recorded103,371 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 VEA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 103,371 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight splitting/weak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2020 103,371 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight splitting/weak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2019 97,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 97,540 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 91,297 miles

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

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

all tyres lightly cracked in tread

Fail 4 Sep 2018 91,297 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

all tyres lightly cracked in tread

Pass 5 Sep 2017 84,692 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 77,822 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 73,358 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 68,026 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 17 Mar 2014 59,580 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 51,491 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 44,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 44,073 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 VEA is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VEA, 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 VEA registered?

AF09 VEA is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is AF09 VEA safe to buy?

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