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AM51 BOO

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,884 mi
Last recorded138,884 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 BOO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 138,884 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 120,270 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 120,265 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 117,733 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 113,339 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 110,053 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 104,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 96,659 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv gaiter slightly split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 89,138 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 89,134 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack casing fractured (2.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 82,883 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 73,806 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 65,089 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 50,264 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 31,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 21,651 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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AM51 BOO is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AM51 BOO, 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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AM51 BOO is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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