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AO09 GJX

2009 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,303 mi
Last recorded152,303 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 GJX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 152,303 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 152,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 147,134 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2024 147,113 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 139,937 miles

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

General corrosion

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2022 134,038 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 130,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 122,870 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 107,433 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 90,831 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 78,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 69,677 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 64,902 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 59,570 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 49,314 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,165 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 36,390 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GJX is a 2009 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GJX, 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 GJX registered?

AO09 GJX is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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