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AV09 DXX

2009 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,070 mi
Last recorded133,070 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 DXX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 133,070 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 126,707 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 122,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 116,381 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres treads perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 116,381 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres treads perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 108,068 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clip (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 107,956 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play + cover split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective clip (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 101,718 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 101,718 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 97,863 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 92,194 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 83,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 83,496 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 76,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 76,276 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch liner (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 71,410 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 71,410 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 63,980 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 63,980 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 52,613 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 42,076 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 31,292 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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AV09 DXX is a 2009 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AV09 DXX, 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 DXX registered?

AV09 DXX is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is AV09 DXX safe to buy?

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