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AU09 SXM

2009 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,525 mi
Last recorded149,525 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 SXM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 149,525 miles

Central Rear Exhaust heatshield loose

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside front headlamp lens deteriorated, beam image quality slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine slightly damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside rear direction indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame slightly corroded/flaky (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen has minor stone chip damage within swept area

Fail 5 Nov 2025 149,516 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp affected by operation of offside rear fog lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust heatshield loose

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside front headlamp lens deteriorated, beam image quality slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine slightly damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame slightly corroded/flaky (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen has minor stone chip damage within swept area

Pass 29 Oct 2024 139,069 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 139,062 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 138,589 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 138,589 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 130,513 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Brake discs warped (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 125,926 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 125,926 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 118,428 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 106,877 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 99,586 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 93,065 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 82,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 66,476 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 50,597 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 33,365 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 28,523 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 20,140 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 SXM is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AU09 SXM, 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 SXM registered?

AU09 SXM is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is AU09 SXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 SXM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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