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AO09 OWD

2009 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,046 mi
Last recorded131,046 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 131,046 miles

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

centre armrest insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2020 131,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

centre armrest insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2019 121,283 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front quiet bad (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shrouds (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 121,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front quiet bad (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shrouds (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 111,765 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 103,034 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 93,876 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2015 81,695 miles

Nearside Front door mirror broken

Fail 21 Oct 2014 73,261 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 73,261 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 52,846 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 42,965 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 OWD is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OWD, 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 OWD registered?

AO09 OWD is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 21 April 2009.

Is AO09 OWD safe to buy?

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