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AO09 VDM

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

211,001 mi
Last recorded211,001 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 211,001 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear axel and suspension corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 167,712 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 145,029 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 131,095 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 124,926 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 122,728 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 116,868 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 110,242 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 103,949 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 96,914 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 96,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 88,256 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 71,930 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 55,777 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 36,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,778 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VDM is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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