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AFZ 2991

2009 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,586 mi
Last recorded80,586 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 2991
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 80,586 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened n/s+ o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 66,421 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 66,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 57,153 miles

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

Rear suspension and shock absorbers slightly corroded

Some under vehicle items not checked due to under shields fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2023 57,153 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear suspension and shock absorbers slightly corroded

Some under vehicle items not checked due to under shields fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2022 47,375 miles

The rear suspension and shockers are corroding.

Pass 11 Nov 2021 42,539 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 37,394 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 30,651 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 24,498 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 17,480 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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AFZ 2991 is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AFZ 2991, 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 AFZ 2991 registered?

AFZ 2991 is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 19 October 2009.

Is AFZ 2991 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFZ 2991 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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