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AO09 NDX

2009 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,615 mi
Last recorded172,615 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 NDX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 172,615 miles

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside sunvisor clip broken

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

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover perished

Offside Front track rod end dust cover perished

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear both bump stops worn/split

Fail 28 Mar 2025 172,596 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside sunvisor clip broken

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

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover perished

Offside Front track rod end dust cover perished

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear both bump stops worn/split

Pass 11 Mar 2024 157,323 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill slightly corroded

both rear bump stop perished

Pass 13 Mar 2023 139,611 miles

Nearside Rear tyre very close to limit on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2022 122,844 miles

Nearside Front link slightly worn

front tyres part worn

Fail 10 Mar 2022 122,844 miles

Exhaust system insecure mid sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front link slightly worn

front tyres part worn

Pass 3 Mar 2021 113,047 miles

Nearside headlight clip broken,headlight secure

Nearside rear brake starting to bind

Slight damage Nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 1 Mar 2021 112,997 miles

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

Nearside headlight clip broken,headlight secure

Nearside rear brake starting to bind

Slight damage Nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2020 103,975 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken , exhaust secure

Child seat fitted

Nearside headlight clip broken, headlight secure

Pass 14 Mar 2019 95,618 miles

Child seat fitted

Exhaust clamps in poor condition, advise replacement

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2018 87,941 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 87,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 23 Mar 2017 79,988 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 79,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 69,930 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 60,625 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,971 miles

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

offside rear tyre 3mm(limit 1.6mm)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 50,791 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre 3mm(limit 1.6mm)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 42,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 33,240 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 NDX is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NDX, 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 NDX registered?

AO09 NDX is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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