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AO09 ELH

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,211 mi
Last recorded135,211 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 ELH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 135,211 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 131,462 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2020 116,091 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 96,180 miles

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 Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 80,340 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 73,038 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 61,599 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 50,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 42,835 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 42,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 28,546 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 28,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 14,298 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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AO09 ELH is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO09 ELH, 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 AO09 ELH registered?

AO09 ELH is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is AO09 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 ELH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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