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AO09 EMK

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,945 mi
Last recorded124,945 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 124,945 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED

N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONSOLE BUSH - ADVISE REPLACE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONSOLE BUSH - ADVISE REPLACE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING INNER SECONDARY TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING WITHIN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

UNDERTRAYS AND COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 4 Aug 2020 120,985 miles

NSF STRUT TOP MOUNTING BEARING NOTCHY DURING LOCK TO LOCK TESTS

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONSOLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S OUTER SILL AREA DAMAGED

OSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONSOLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Fail 4 Aug 2020 120,981 miles

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

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

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

NSF STRUT TOP MOUNTING BEARING NOTCHY DURING LOCK TO LOCK TESTS

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONSOLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S OUTER SILL AREA DAMAGED

OSR BRAKE PADS HAVE SUFFERED HEAT DAMAGE

OSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONSOLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 23 Jul 2019 117,009 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

coolant below min level

Fail 22 Jul 2019 117,006 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

coolant below min level

Pass 9 Aug 2018 106,176 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 106,106 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

MILD RUN OUT IN NSF WHEEL

NSF BRAKE PADS NOT INSTALLED ACCORDING TO PAD MANUFACTURER GUIDELINES

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER INSECURE

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Pass 10 Jun 2017 96,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

nail in near side tyre

wiper blade scratched to screen

Fail 7 Jun 2017 96,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

nail in near side tyre

wiper blade scratched to screen

Pass 30 Mar 2016 75,461 miles

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

child seat fitted adult belt not tested

Fail 30 Mar 2016 75,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted adult belt not tested

Pass 7 Mar 2015 69,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 63,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 59,701 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 51,525 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 EMK is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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