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AU09 XSH

2009 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,128 mi
Last recorded150,128 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 XSH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2026 150,128 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 144,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s front sill corroded

track rod end boot perished

Fail 10 Jul 2025 144,047 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s front sill corroded

track rod end boot perished

Pass 11 Jul 2024 136,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 136,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 127,491 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot has slight leak of grease

Rear shock absorber boots missing

Fail 12 Jul 2023 127,491 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot has slight leak of grease

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear shock absorber boots missing

Pass 6 Jul 2022 117,910 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 117,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 106,009 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 94,525 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 83,489 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 83,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2018 69,290 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 69,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 56,810 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 56,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 46,288 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 36,376 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 25,616 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2013 21,990 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 15,776 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 9,366 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 XSH is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XSH, 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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AU09 XSH is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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