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KM09 VRD

2009 Audi A3 TDI

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,704 mi
Last recorded143,704 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 VRD
MakeAudi
ModelA3 TDI
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 143,704 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 143,704 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 137,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 137,005 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 124,195 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres and have deep cuts no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 124,195 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres and have deep cuts no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 110,923 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 110,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 186,325 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 19 May 2021 186,325 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken TOP INCOMPLETE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working INSIDE THE MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

TMPS LAMP IS ON

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 5 Jun 2020 181,457 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 167,133 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0 mm LEFT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 154,554 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 134,649 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 112,949 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 112,949 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam G L B 4 9 9 (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 95,821 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON ?

Pass 9 Jun 2014 79,497 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 65,496 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 50,446 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Audi A3 TDI?

Based on 2,409 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
8,026
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
coil spring broken 3
Headlamp aim too low 3
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KM09 VRD is a 2009 Audi A3 TDI in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Audi A3 TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM09 VRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Audi A3 TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KM09 VRD is a 2009 Audi A3 TDI, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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