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A19 SHM

2009 Audi A3

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,854 mi
Last recorded152,854 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 SHM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 152,854 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 152,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 134,275 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f ,rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f ,inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 134,275 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f ,rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f ,inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 116,816 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f , damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f , inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 116,816 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f , damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f , inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 101,027 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 92,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 76,227 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 63,328 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 55,002 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 47,197 miles

engine covers fitted

front brake pads worn low recomend replacing

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2013 32,380 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 24,101 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 24,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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A19 SHM is a 2009 Audi A3 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A19 SHM, 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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A19 SHM is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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