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AV09 MWZ

2009 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,297 mi
Last recorded142,297 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 MWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2026 142,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 129,566 miles

front brake discs corroded

front bumper damaged

n/s/f anti roll bar link worn

Pass 14 Dec 2024 125,974 miles

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

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

Front Lower bumper slight damaged no fog light

seat cover slight damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2023 118,269 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side and also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 118,267 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side and also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 113,467 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 108,204 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 108,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 104,545 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 94,578 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Mar 2019 94,573 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 92,120 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 89,067 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 84,444 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 76,267 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 64,678 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 52,694 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 40,381 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 MWZ is a 2009 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MWZ, 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 MWZ is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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