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AP09 GZT

2009 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,529 mi
Last recorded178,529 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 GZT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 178,529 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 173,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 169,457 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 169,457 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 164,256 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 164,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2021 158,261 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 152,330 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 145,440 miles

cv boot has a weep . rear brake pads worn . brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 139,626 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 137,842 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 137,114 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 137,114 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 135,848 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 116,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate light loose but not showing white light to rear

Pass 16 Jul 2013 86,677 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 84,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register

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 GZT is a 2009 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc 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 AP09 GZT, 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 GZT registered?

AP09 GZT is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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