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AO09 FFX

2009 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

249,534 mi
Last recorded249,534 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 FFX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 249,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 236,240 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2023 224,326 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 224,323 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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 209,175 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 185,016 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 171,507 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 150,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 139,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 16 Aug 2018 139,011 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury headlamps (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 123,092 miles

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

Nearside headlamp showing poor image

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 107,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 89,017 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2014 74,660 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 62,942 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 49,177 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 46,767 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 FFX is a 2009 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FFX, 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 FFX registered?

AO09 FFX is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 17 March 2009.

Is AO09 FFX safe to buy?

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