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AV09 FVF

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,931 mi
Last recorded162,931 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 FVF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 162,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 160,130 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 May 2024 160,130 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users washer fluid leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements camera obstructing number plate (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2023 155,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 146,705 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2022 146,698 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 133,007 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 126,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 120,092 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 109,065 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front windscreen cracked

Fail 2 Mar 2018 109,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front windscreen cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2017 101,365 miles

front brake pads and discs worn

windscreen cracked and chipped outside of the drivers view of the road.

Fail 15 Mar 2017 101,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall. 225/45r17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads and discs worn

windscreen cracked and chipped outside of the drivers view of the road.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 91,815 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four wearing on inner and outer edges 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 79,894 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both n/s tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls

n/s/r tyre slightly lower on inner edge

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 1 Mar 2014 63,692 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 63,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,684 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 42,783 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 43,568 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 43,568 miles

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

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 FVF is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FVF, 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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AV09 FVF is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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