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AO09 XOD

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

187,548 mi
Last recorded187,548 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 187,548 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 180,876 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 171,219 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2023 170,964 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 154,085 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirement

Pass 9 Jul 2021 148,087 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 136,200 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 124,999 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 113,516 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 108,077 miles

Plastic Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 4 Jul 2017 108,077 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Plastic Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 4 Jul 2016 106,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Plastic Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 12 May 2015 104,203 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 104,203 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 98,112 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 96,779 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 90,405 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake low wear wire cut

o/s/f tyre has slight cut on inner side wall

rear inner brake pads not clearly visible

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 XOD 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 82.4%.

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 XOD, 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 XOD is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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