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AK09 JDK

2009 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,501 mi
Last recorded145,501 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 JDK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 145,501 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 140,197 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 132,675 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 129,105 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 118,593 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 107,807 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 107,805 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel NO LOCK. (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 96,482 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 86,446 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 86,444 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 73,554 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 73,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 62,450 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 49,648 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 39,303 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2012 18,815 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,815 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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AK09 JDK is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK09 JDK, 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 AK09 JDK registered?

AK09 JDK is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 3 April 2009.

Is AK09 JDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK09 JDK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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