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AF09 ZLO

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

134,056 mi
Last recorded134,056 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 ZLO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 134,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

abs light on and off during test.

Pass 15 Aug 2024 132,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from top of the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

abs light on and off during test.

Pass 31 Aug 2023 125,211 miles

Central UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Aug 2022 105,546 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 103,520 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 103,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake binding

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 96,059 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 87,616 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 74,652 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 66,517 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 58,424 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 49,699 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 40,568 miles

N/S/R tyre close to wear bars and is worn on inner edge

O/S/R tyre is very slightly fevered

general wear and corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 29 Feb 2012 33,655 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 ZLO is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ZLO, 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 ZLO registered?

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

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