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AK09 UVG

2009 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,233 mi
Last recorded142,233 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 UVG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 142,233 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not full secure

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

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Cannot see full mounting due to covers but is damaged cannot see how much due to covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 138,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight uneaven wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 130,290 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 130,290 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 122,424 miles

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 122,415 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 115,300 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 115,300 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 106,008 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 106,008 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick signs of high heat build up to disc and pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 96,525 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 93,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has small cut to cords inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 88,234 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5 - 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 81,415 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 81,415 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 68,054 miles

n/s/r tyre worn down to 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre worn down to 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn down to 3mm

Pass 7 Feb 2014 57,259 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 57,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 46,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 33,793 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 UVG is a 2009 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AK09 UVG, 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 UVG registered?

AK09 UVG is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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