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AO09 HWW

2009 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

192,946 mi
Last recorded192,946 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 192,946 miles

Exhaust condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 192,574 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 189,645 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (center) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 187,198 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 182,415 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 168,844 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 153,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic cover detached but not interfering with operation. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic cover detached but not interfering with operation. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 141,460 miles

Central Joint in exhaust system loose and clamps broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic shroud detached (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic shroud detached (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 141,460 miles

Central Joint in exhaust system loose and clamps broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic shroud detached (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic shroud detached (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 133,545 miles

Exhaust Centre Clamp - 1 out of 2 brackets snapped - not leaking exhaust gases

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources O/S/R Number Plate Bulb Inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 133,545 miles

Exhaust Centre Clamp - 1 out of 2 brackets snapped - not leaking exhaust gases

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right Aim Too Far To The Right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources O/S/R Number Plate Bulb Inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 121,803 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 106,602 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

both wiper blades poor drivers side blade scratching screen just acceptable

windscreen cracked nearside lower corner not in drivers view of road

Pass 24 Mar 2016 90,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 74,936 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 61,826 miles

Console bushes splitting

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,709 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,084 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 HWW is a 2009 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 HWW, 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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AO09 HWW is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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