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B26 SMT

2009 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

92,621 mi
Last recorded92,621 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 SMT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 92,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 86,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 79,074 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 74,827 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 64,891 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 54,459 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 44,657 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 36,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 31,633 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2018 31,633 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 26,690 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 26,216 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly damaged on side wall

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated but working

Pass 20 Oct 2015 23,390 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 19,568 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 1,198 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 12,349 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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B26 SMT is a 2009 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 B26 SMT, 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 B26 SMT registered?

B26 SMT is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is B26 SMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B26 SMT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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