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A3 GXV

2009 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,865 mi
Last recorded130,865 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 GXV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 130,865 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2025 128,856 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 126,589 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 121,652 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 121,652 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 120,463 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 120,462 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 119,373 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 101,579 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 101,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

d p f light on

Pass 12 Feb 2019 96,380 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 96,380 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 91,169 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 88,944 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 88,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low

Pass 23 Feb 2016 78,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted to rear

slight flywheel knock while idleing

Pass 20 Feb 2015 71,213 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 63,042 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 58,920 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 58,920 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside rear lower stonegaurd damaged/loose

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

Offside rear lower stonegaurd damaged/loose

Pass 18 May 2012 38,736 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 38,736 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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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A3 GXV is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 A3 GXV, 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 A3 GXV registered?

A3 GXV is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is A3 GXV safe to buy?

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