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AO09 EZS

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,682 mi
Last recorded148,682 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 148,682 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 148,681 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 140,301 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 140,301 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 130,482 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two in rear ()

Pass 7 Mar 2022 122,876 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two in rear ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides tread edges on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 114,381 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 109,353 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked centre top to n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 101,691 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack to centre/top edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 87,122 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges of both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 78,788 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 73,342 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on tread & outer sidewall

Pass 2 Feb 2015 67,891 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 59,812 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 52,789 miles

As per failure.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 52,762 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear brake pads becoming worn.

Pass 1 May 2012 43,014 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 EZS 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 82.4%.

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 EZS, 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 EZS registered?

AO09 EZS is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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