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A23 NLH

2009 Audi A3

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,266 mi
Last recorded168,266 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 NLH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 168,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2025 162,310 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2025 162,219 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 155,663 miles

unable to check all components due to undertrays

Pass 13 Apr 2023 153,205 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 153,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 151,011 miles

Central Front Upper front windscreen has light scratches not affecting the view to front

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 149,668 miles

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

front windscreen has light scratches not affecting the view to front

Pass 8 May 2020 149,058 miles

windscreen has light scratches but not effecting view to the road

Pass 27 Mar 2019 145,107 miles

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

windscreen light scratches, not affecting drivers view

Pass 4 Apr 2018 141,442 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

scratches on windscreen-not affecting drivers view

Pass 27 Mar 2017 137,270 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 137,267 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also tyre out of shape (4.1.D.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 128,549 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 128,549 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 118,094 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 118,094 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 106,704 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 92,660 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 May 2012 70,848 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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A23 NLH is a 2009 Audi A3 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A23 NLH, 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 A23 NLH registered?

A23 NLH is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 21 May 2009.

Is A23 NLH safe to buy?

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