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AO09 RCZ

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

131,199 mi
Last recorded131,199 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 RCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 131,199 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 121,047 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 111,386 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 100,376 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2023 100,371 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2022 98,057 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 93,559 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 89,292 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 87,394 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mishapen

Pass 10 May 2018 84,467 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2017 79,761 miles

o/s/r tyre edged/worn

Fail 5 May 2017 79,725 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/r tyre edged/worn

Pass 28 Apr 2016 74,752 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 67,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 61,325 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 56,376 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 49,755 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 RCZ is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RCZ, 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 RCZ registered?

AO09 RCZ is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 20 June 2009.

Is AO09 RCZ safe to buy?

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