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AV09 CEN

2009 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,858 mi
Last recorded108,858 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 CEN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 108,858 miles

age related corrosion underneath

Fail 18 May 2026 108,858 miles

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

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

age related corrosion underneath

Pass 7 May 2025 96,988 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2025 96,987 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 84,366 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 81,573 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Big round bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Wipers poor

Pass 30 Aug 2022 78,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 78,013 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 74,260 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 70,721 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 64,712 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 59,777 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 55,171 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 49,468 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 44,513 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 38,172 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 31,521 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 23,447 miles

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

brake fluid test ok

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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AV09 CEN 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 83.3%.

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 AV09 CEN, 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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What year was AV09 CEN registered?

AV09 CEN is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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