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AO09 GHA

2009 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,542 mi
Last recorded98,542 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 GHA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2026 98,542 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 96,521 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near side rear and off side rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 93,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake application slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 89,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 89,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low/void on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 84,265 miles

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

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

Slight damage to N/S/F sill

Fail 9 Feb 2022 84,265 miles

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

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

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

Slight damage to N/S/F sill

Pass 9 Feb 2021 80,627 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 78,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating/ slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

rear screen washers not working

Pass 20 Feb 2019 74,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush deteriorating - starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 15 Feb 2018 69,821 miles

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 16 Feb 2017 64,580 miles

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 11 Feb 2016 59,910 miles

near side rear and off side rear tyres perishing slightly in tread area

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 11 Feb 2016 59,910 miles

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

near side rear and off side rear tyres perishing slightly in tread area

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 19 Feb 2015 54,743 miles

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 49,886 miles

National Trust sticker removed from swept area of screen prior to test.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 44,451 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2012 37,824 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 GHA is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc 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 GHA, 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 GHA registered?

AO09 GHA is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is AO09 GHA safe to buy?

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