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AP09 DFU

2009 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,230 mi
Last recorded115,230 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 DFU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 115,230 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner bushes slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 109,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 103,981 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 95,725 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 86,565 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 79,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush, starting to perish & split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer brake pad worn more than n/s/f outer b/pad.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush, starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 79,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush, starting to perish & split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted in test. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer brake pad worn more than n/s/f outer b/pad.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush, starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 69,726 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 65,058 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 61,473 miles

Offside door mirror slight damage

Fail 17 May 2017 61,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in Nearside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

Offside door mirror slight damage

Pass 19 May 2016 58,286 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Offside rear tyre on 1.6mm advise replacement

Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,971 miles

offside door mirror damaged

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

rear pads getting low

Fail 2 Jun 2014 45,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside door mirror damaged

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

rear pads getting low

Pass 6 Apr 2013 25,006 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 6 Apr 2013 25,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Mar 2012 18,697 miles

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm advise replacement

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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AP09 DFU is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP09 DFU, 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 AP09 DFU registered?

AP09 DFU is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is AP09 DFU safe to buy?

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