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AO09 GHJ

2009 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,445 mi
Last recorded142,445 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 142,445 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 142,445 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 109,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 103,618 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 96,950 miles

Rear brake pads are wearing thin

Fail 17 Mar 2018 96,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45 17 (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 2 Mar 2017 88,032 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 79,971 miles

All tyres wearing thin at inner edges particularly f/o/s

Pass 11 Mar 2015 66,047 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 55,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 39,945 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 28,924 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 28,924 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

esp light on

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

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 GHJ is a 2009 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GHJ, 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 GHJ registered?

AO09 GHJ is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 19 March 2009.

Is AO09 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 GHJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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