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AV09 MWN

2009 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,872 mi
Last recorded160,872 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 160,872 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 160,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 144,892 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre clamp corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split in outer gaiter. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones, inner rear bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 144,892 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre clamp corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split in outer gaiter. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones, inner rear bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 129,629 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 129,625 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2022 115,693 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Mar 2021 100,596 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Apr 2020 90,254 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres worn and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 90,254 miles

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

Brake pad wear indicator light illuminated.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres worn and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 78,334 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 66,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 57,998 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,731 miles

CANNOT SEE BRAKE PAD LIFE

TOP AND BOTTOM COVER FITTED

Pass 18 Dec 2014 38,564 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 32,887 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 32,887 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

the n/s/r tyre shows signs of being run flat

the o/s/r tyre has several cuts down to the cords but not more than 25mm in length

Pass 24 May 2012 24,357 miles

Due to very low smoke emissions the smoke meter was not triggered.

O/s/f tyre has a 20mm long cut in its tread area reaching the ply(25mm is the limit).

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
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AV09 MWN is a 2009 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MWN, 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 MWN is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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