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16 MOO

2009 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,869 mi
Last recorded129,869 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 MOO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 129,869 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 125,340 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 119,911 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 119,911 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 115,019 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 110,187 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 102,515 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 102,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

TPMS light on dash

Pass 27 Feb 2020 100,043 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 93,174 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 93,174 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 86,185 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers smearing but not effecting view to road

Fail 21 Dec 2017 86,185 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers smearing but not effecting view to road

Pass 28 Dec 2016 77,491 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 77,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 69,301 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 62,077 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 62,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 60,205 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 51,875 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 39,173 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 39,173 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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16 MOO is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 16 MOO, 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 16 MOO registered?

16 MOO is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is 16 MOO safe to buy?

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