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AO09 XGF

2009 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

185,242 mi
Last recorded185,242 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 XGF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 185,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 178,516 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 178,455 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded car side of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 171,362 miles

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabiliser mount rubber bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 171,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabiliser mount rubber bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 163,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 156,964 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 156,964 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2019 146,475 miles

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

advise rear axle subframe has corrosion throughout unit

Pass 18 Jun 2018 138,439 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise corrosion covering all rear suspension components advise corrosion ns os rear chassis legs

Pass 16 Jun 2017 128,413 miles

Slight corrosion O/S/R brake disc, Rear sub frame & front suspension struts.

Fail 16 Jun 2017 128,413 miles

Slight corrosion O/S/R brake disc, Rear sub frame & front suspension struts.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 110,753 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 110,753 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 89,949 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 69,441 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 48,714 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 30,593 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 XGF is a 2009 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 XGF, 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 XGF is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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