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A18 NUP

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,665 mi
Last recorded81,665 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 NUP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 81,665 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 81,016 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 81,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 80,459 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 79,986 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 79,667 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 78,977 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 78,342 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 77,761 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 77,761 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 76,828 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 76,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked outer/inner edge but not exposing cords

Offside Rear tyre cracked outer/inner edge but not exposing cords

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 72,854 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 61,551 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,840 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 37,269 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 28,673 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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A18 NUP is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A18 NUP, 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 A18 NUP registered?

A18 NUP is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is A18 NUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 NUP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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