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AO58 ZJV

2009 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,293 mi
Last recorded116,293 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 ZJV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 116,293 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 116,276 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 113,667 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 113,602 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak unable to carry out emissions (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle and surrounding suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 111,967 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 111,957 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 110,238 miles

Central EXHAUST CLAMP

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 108,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases loose at centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged screw also in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 108,042 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases loose at centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged screw also in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 106,085 miles

service light on

HAS CAM BELT BEEN DONE

Fail 15 Jun 2020 106,085 miles

Exhaust system insecure center exhaust sleeve snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

HAS CAM BELT BEEN DONE

service light on

Pass 20 Mar 2019 102,956 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 97,997 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2017 91,381 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 82,086 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 82,086 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 69,596 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 65,406 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 65,406 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 54,410 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 46,525 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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AO58 ZJV is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO58 ZJV, 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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AO58 ZJV is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 5 February 2009.

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