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AV09 PLJ

2009 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

115,758 mi
Last recorded115,758 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 PLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 115,758 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 114,544 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 114,518 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 107,910 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 101,675 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 87,743 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 80,423 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 69,050 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 61,797 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 51,940 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 48,023 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 43,531 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 37,850 miles

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NSF TYRE PRESSURE LOW

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2014 33,121 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 26,145 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 26,145 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2012 20,280 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 PLJ is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 PLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV09 PLJ registered?

AV09 PLJ is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 15 May 2009.

Is AV09 PLJ safe to buy?

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