CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV09 FMG

2009 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,293 mi
Last recorded100,293 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 FMG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 100,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 97,455 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 94,802 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 94,802 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever detached from unit (4.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 94,792 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 87,056 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 75,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2021 71,781 miles

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

both rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 25 Jan 2021 71,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn bald on inner edge

Offside Front spring mount bearing rough on rotation

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2020 66,885 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Tail light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Advise inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 61,867 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 56,216 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 56,216 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

cut in tread nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2017 49,922 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 42,847 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 42,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 35,892 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 28,222 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 12 Feb 2013 23,572 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 19,760 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)

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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV09 FMG is a 2009 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV09 FMG?

You can check the full history of AV09 FMG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV09 FMG registered?

AV09 FMG is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is AV09 FMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV09 FMG shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV09 FMG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV09 FMG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.