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AO09 GHZ

2009 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,881 mi
Last recorded122,881 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 GHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 122,881 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 122,881 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 119,899 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 117,521 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 117,492 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 111,682 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 106,848 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 106,848 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low N/S & O/S (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 105,027 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 98,237 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 90,826 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 88,450 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 82,845 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 73,771 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 60,699 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 47,579 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 36,458 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,505 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 GHZ is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 GHZ, 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 GHZ registered?

AO09 GHZ is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is AO09 GHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 GHZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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