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AO09 PKN

2009 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

144,566 mi
Last recorded144,566 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 PKN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 144,566 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 141,924 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 141,919 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 126,948 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 27 Dec 2023 123,741 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to nearside front, nearside rear and offside front wheel

Fail 18 Dec 2023 123,741 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to nearside front, nearside rear and offside front wheel

Pass 14 Dec 2022 113,994 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 113,652 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 108,328 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 108,300 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 105,280 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 101,832 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 98,345 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 4 Dec 2018 98,240 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 94,334 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

items removed from drivers vision prior to test.

Fail 27 Nov 2017 94,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

items removed from drivers vision prior to test.

Pass 5 Dec 2016 88,885 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 10 Dec 2015 84,908 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 9 Dec 2015 84,908 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 80,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2014 80,864 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 75,697 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 60,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 42,842 miles

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

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

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 PKN is a 2009 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 PKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO09 PKN registered?

AO09 PKN is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is AO09 PKN safe to buy?

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