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AO09 FAA

2009 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,769 mi
Last recorded129,769 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 FAA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 129,769 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 129,769 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 115,893 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush Both

underbody components corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 111,445 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and suspension components all have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 111,445 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and suspension components all have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 103,107 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 97,569 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 91,085 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 91,085 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 81,768 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front on inner face and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 28 May 2019 66,115 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front, offside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 18 May 2018 57,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 9 May 2017 49,223 miles

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

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 11 May 2016 43,270 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 38,724 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 33,249 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 28,002 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 21,571 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

both rear tyres slightly mis-shaped

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 FAA is a 2009 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FAA, 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 FAA registered?

AO09 FAA is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 15 April 2009.

Is AO09 FAA safe to buy?

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