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AO09 ENK

2009 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,759 mi
Last recorded123,759 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 ENK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 123,759 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 122,047 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 122,037 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 115,632 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 112,545 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 103,391 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 91,128 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 88,855 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 88,855 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 86,192 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 82,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 78,850 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 78,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 73,291 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 73,291 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 63,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2014 63,871 miles

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2013 53,517 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,247 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 ENK is a 2009 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol 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 AO09 ENK, 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 ENK registered?

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

Is AO09 ENK safe to buy?

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