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AO09 OVW

2009 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,785 mi
Last recorded161,785 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 OVW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 161,785 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 156,599 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 156,510 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 150,238 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 150,095 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 143,164 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 143,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 137,649 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 137,639 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 129,049 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 113,397 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 103,237 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2017 91,434 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 81,793 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 77,291 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 69,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

particle filter warning light on

Pass 15 May 2013 55,248 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 49,523 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 OVW is a 2009 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OVW, 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 OVW registered?

AO09 OVW is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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