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AU09 XTK

2009 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,797 mi
Last recorded229,797 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 XTK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 229,797 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 219,771 miles

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))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 219,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 21 Jan 2021 203,132 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 189,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 189,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 189,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high no patten (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 174,963 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 161,045 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Engine management light on.

Fail 7 Mar 2018 160,799 miles

Brake pedal spongy plus excessive pedal travel (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm bald on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm bald on shoulder(s) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 160,629 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm bald on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm bald on shoulder(s) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 146,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test smelly and tech holder ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEAR AND OFFSIDE, front and rear all mainly worn (3.5.1i)

engine management light showing a fault

wiper smearing slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2016 133,886 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm worn very low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn very low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush, near and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (3.5.1i)

cover and trays fitted obscuring some parts/components of the vehicle

headlight trim adjusted to retest

Fail 5 Mar 2016 133,886 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low near and offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm worn very low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn very low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush, near and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (3.5.1i)

cover and trays fitted obscuring some parts/components of the vehicle

headlight trim adjusted to retest

Pass 7 Mar 2015 121,562 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 110,417 miles

Inner faces of front discs starting to corrode.

Low tone horn inoperative.

Rear discs getting corroded and lipped.

Slight mark in screen swept area.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 89,205 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 70,912 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 XTK is a 2009 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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