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AS08 POW

2009 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,443 mi
Last recorded126,443 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS08 POW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 126,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 126,436 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 182,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 171,283 miles

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

exhaust center joining bracket deteriorating

Pass 14 Sep 2022 159,719 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on its inner edge, 2mm in centre of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on its inner edge, 3mm in centre of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Small chip in windscreen - top left

Pass 15 Sep 2021 147,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 147,195 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 136,418 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 124,515 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2019 124,515 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 112,767 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2017 99,819 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 86,253 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 71,813 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 59,241 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 58,754 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 58,748 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,778 miles

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

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

engine oil on minimum mark

Fail 28 Mar 2013 48,778 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

engine oil on minimum mark

Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,973 miles

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

cuts in nearside front tyre side wall

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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AS08 POW is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AS08 POW, 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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AS08 POW is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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