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AU09 SXE

2009 Audi A3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,223 mi
Last recorded161,223 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 SXE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 161,223 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 160,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 149,958 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 139,649 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 126,602 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 113,779 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 113,779 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 113,768 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle hatch (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 94,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 82,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,963 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 93,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 93,924 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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AU09 SXE is a 2009 Audi A3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AU09 SXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU09 SXE registered?

AU09 SXE is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 4 April 2009.

Is AU09 SXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 SXE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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