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AF09 ZLZ

2009 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,967 mi
Last recorded140,967 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 140,967 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 133,191 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 133,191 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 128,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 121,570 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2020 113,217 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 104,555 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 104,332 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 94,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 94,988 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 85,611 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge plus both are perishing

Pass 26 Feb 2016 74,809 miles

Offside wiper blade is slightly deteriorated

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 62,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Jan 2014 53,710 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jan 2013 44,220 miles

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

offside rear tyre cut badly around tyre repair

Pass 23 Jan 2012 33,399 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 ZLZ is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZLZ, 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 ZLZ registered?

AF09 ZLZ is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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