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A23 TOA

2009 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,659 mi
Last recorded136,659 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 TOA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 136,659 miles

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2025 136,659 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front bumper damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2024 120,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 114,111 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 98,034 miles

Front brakes are worn

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 97,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition over 40mm outside zone "A" (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jun 2019 66,739 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 61,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre Sidewall Damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2017 55,703 miles

o/s/f tyre has deep cut in outer sidewall

Fail 6 Feb 2017 55,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R17W (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre has deep cut in outer sidewall

Pass 15 Feb 2016 44,962 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 37,978 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 34,150 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 28,190 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 24,929 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 24,929 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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 TOA is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 TOA, 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 TOA registered?

A23 TOA is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 8 January 2009.

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