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AV09 GZL

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

189,290 mi
Last recorded189,290 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 189,290 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 30 Dec 2024 175,778 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 160,251 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 150,376 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing/starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 150,374 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing/starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 147,628 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 143,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 141,548 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 141,548 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 133,193 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 119,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 107,676 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 107,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 93,136 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 77,332 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 62,282 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 46,962 miles

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

Side wall damage to nsf tyre No cords canvus or ply exposed.

Side wall damage to nsr tyre No cords canvus or ply exposed.

Fail 4 Jan 2013 46,961 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Side wall damage to nsf tyre No cords canvus or ply exposed.

Side wall damage to nsr tyre No cords canvus or ply exposed.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 30,255 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 GZL is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GZL, 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 GZL registered?

AV09 GZL is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 16 May 2009.

Is AV09 GZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV09 GZL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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