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AV09 GZM

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,789 mi
Last recorded102,789 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 102,789 miles

brake pad check light on but fluid and all brakes are ok and working

Fail 24 Mar 2026 102,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall damaged with cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pad check light on but fluid and all brakes are ok and working

Pass 27 Mar 2025 98,603 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 94,533 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 88,724 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 84,872 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 80,669 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 77,343 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 69,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover not fully secured

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 69,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover not fully secured

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 62,138 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 62,138 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 54,991 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 47,544 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 40,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres on 3mm

offside front brake pads worn

Fail 29 Apr 2015 40,679 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres on 3mm

offside front brake pads worn

Pass 28 Apr 2014 33,848 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 27,233 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 20,910 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 GZM 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 GZM, 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 GZM registered?

AV09 GZM is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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