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A24 FJB

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,945 mi
Last recorded129,945 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 FJB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 129,945 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 120,258 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint emitting grease

Fail 10 Apr 2024 120,254 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower ball joint emitting grease

Pass 23 Nov 2023 116,206 miles

Both front tyres worn excessively on inner edges almost to cords

off side front stabiliser link slight play in ball joint

off side rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Nov 2022 110,541 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 110,541 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2021 104,068 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 101,163 miles

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Sep 2019 95,953 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 95,953 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 84,902 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 72,560 miles

Engine covers+under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O.S.F+N.S.F (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 72,560 miles

Engine covers+under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O.S.F+N.S.F (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 58,494 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 48,512 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 130,920 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,119 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,363 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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A24 FJB is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 A24 FJB, 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 A24 FJB registered?

A24 FJB is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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