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AV09 PLZ

2009 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

164,226 mi
Last recorded164,226 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 PLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 164,226 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 154,569 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 154,521 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH smearing to exces (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central exhaust sleeve clamps insecure / rotted

Front Outer BOTH CV boots slightly deteriorated but not allowing dirt ingress

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 138,995 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 127,534 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 111,850 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 30 May 2017 94,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 81,744 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 74,354 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 63,756 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 47,914 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 May 2012 33,184 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 PLZ is a 2009 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PLZ, 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 PLZ registered?

AV09 PLZ is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 14 May 2009.

Is AV09 PLZ safe to buy?

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