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A22 DNB

2009 Audi A3

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,031 mi
Last recorded64,031 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 DNB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 64,031 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 62,859 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 62,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 61,673 miles

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

Strong smell of petrol in engine bay no sign of a leak.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 59,927 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))

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

Smell of fuel in engine bay no leaks detected.

Pass 5 Aug 2021 55,998 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Aug 2021 55,998 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jul 2020 52,492 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 49,695 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 49,694 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 46,474 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 43,271 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 38,078 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Offside number plate slightly dim.

Slight lipping to all brake disc.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 33,965 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 28,129 miles

nsf tyre close legal limit in places

Fail 6 Feb 2014 28,129 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

nsf tyre close legal limit in places

Pass 6 Feb 2013 22,006 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 16,865 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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A22 DNB is a 2009 Audi A3 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A22 DNB, 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 A22 DNB registered?

A22 DNB is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is A22 DNB safe to buy?

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