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2898 D

2009 Audi A3

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,864 mi
Last recorded104,864 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2898 D
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 104,864 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 103,564 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 103,225 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 97,993 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 97,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 93,334 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 87,462 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 80,089 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 69,544 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 64,892 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 58,580 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2015 51,050 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 43,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 31,785 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 22,594 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 22,594 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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2898 D is a 2009 Audi A3 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 2898 D, 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 2898 D registered?

2898 D is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 19 August 2009.

Is 2898 D safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2898 D shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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