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AU09 SXS

2009 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,877 mi
Last recorded176,877 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 SXS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 176,877 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 164,200 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 164,200 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 160,085 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 145,138 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 136,227 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 136,213 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 124,185 miles

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

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

rear subframe corroded slightly

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2017 113,640 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 97,763 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 77,876 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 64,942 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 46,180 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 33,659 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 SXS is a 2009 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SXS, 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 SXS registered?

AU09 SXS is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is AU09 SXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 SXS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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