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AK09 UXL

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,051 mi
Last recorded130,051 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 UXL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 130,051 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 129,848 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 115,794 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 106,523 miles
Fail 29 May 2023 106,241 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 97,780 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 96,338 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 88,905 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 87,649 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly seated on strut platform

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 81,363 miles

Central middle exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 75,371 miles

Central Lower exhaust clamps corroded at joiner pipe

Fail 7 Mar 2018 75,365 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Lower exhaust clamps corroded at joiner pipe

Pass 1 Mar 2017 68,075 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

various bushes at rear very slightly worn

Pass 29 Feb 2016 62,130 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2015 53,744 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 45,502 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

emissions too clean to be detected

Fail 5 Mar 2012 30,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 30,281 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 UXL is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UXL, 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 AK09 UXL registered?

AK09 UXL is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 17 March 2009.

Is AK09 UXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK09 UXL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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