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AV09 GZS

2009 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,470 mi
Last recorded144,470 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 GZS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 144,470 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer pin hole in driveshaft boot

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 142,399 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Fail 1 Aug 2024 142,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Pass 30 Aug 2023 140,331 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 138,715 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Back Bushes Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 138,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Back Bushes Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 132,700 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 119,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 107,252 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 85,367 miles

Off side rear tyre outer wall damaged.

Fail 22 May 2017 85,366 miles

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

Off side rear tyre outer wall damaged.

Pass 13 May 2016 74,146 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 74,146 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 64,073 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,001 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,955 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 GZS is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GZS, 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 GZS registered?

AV09 GZS is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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