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AU09 XGN

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,736 mi
Last recorded162,736 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 XGN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 162,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2024 155,438 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 148,119 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 35,526 miles

Suspension components,brake and fuel lines slighty corroded

Pass 27 May 2021 27,744 miles

instrument cluster changed from last MOT

Fail 27 May 2021 27,722 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

instrument cluster changed from last MOT

Pass 10 Jun 2020 137,938 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 134,097 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 128,966 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 124,224 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 124,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 118,549 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 102,447 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 102,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 91,510 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 82,644 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 82,644 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 75,979 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 75,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

both front wiper blades smeary and deteriorated

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 XGN is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XGN, 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 XGN registered?

AU09 XGN is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is AU09 XGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 XGN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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