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AV09 DYC

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

198,525 mi
Last recorded198,525 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 DYC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 198,525 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 193,647 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp deteriated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 174,764 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 10 Oct 2022 153,096 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chips In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 144,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 131,993 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 119,583 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 105,323 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 92,482 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 85,275 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 77,355 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 70,612 miles

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing when rotated.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 56,796 miles

Windscreen has damage in excess of 40mm in swept area, however it was deemed not to effect drivers view of road at time of test.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,540 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,157 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 37,157 miles

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

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 DYC is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DYC, 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 DYC registered?

AV09 DYC is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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