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AO09 PCZ

2009 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,215 mi
Last recorded140,215 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 PCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 140,215 miles

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 29 Nov 2024 140,215 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 22 Nov 2023 138,923 miles

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 22 Nov 2023 138,919 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 21 Nov 2022 137,116 miles

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 21 Nov 2022 137,116 miles

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

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 19 Nov 2021 127,121 miles

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 19 Nov 2021 127,121 miles

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

Offside Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 5 Nov 2020 120,797 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 14 Nov 2019 118,458 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 14 Nov 2019 118,458 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure rubber (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 14 Nov 2018 116,136 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 116,136 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 112,574 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

no print out due to diesel low emission

under cover trays fitted obscuring some components under side

Pass 23 Nov 2016 109,482 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 93,846 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn uneven/stepped

n/s front passenger door intermitant lock fault {opening@time of test}

Pass 1 Apr 2015 83,478 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 71,445 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 70,770 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 56,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 44,629 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 PCZ is a 2009 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PCZ, 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 PCZ is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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