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AO09 EMJ

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

180,913 mi
Last recorded180,913 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 180,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Top mount slight play

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 173,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside front bumper damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2021 163,650 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 163,640 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 152,138 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 150,182 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 136,335 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 136,334 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 119,587 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly uneven on inner edge of tread

Fail 23 Jan 2017 119,587 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres wearing slightly uneven on inner edge of tread

Pass 26 Jan 2016 103,802 miles

Child seats fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Jan 2016 103,802 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitment? (1.8.A.1b)

Child seats fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2015 85,828 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight marking on screen from wipers

Pass 20 Jan 2014 70,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jan 2014 70,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2013 49,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 34,530 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 EMJ is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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