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A3 HFV

2009 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,561 mi
Last recorded121,561 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 HFV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 121,561 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 114,372 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 114,372 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Lower spoiler damaged with sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 107,258 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 97,848 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 90,484 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2020 85,779 miles

All tyres starting to perish

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 76,398 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 65,835 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 61,869 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 55,980 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 50,978 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 50,647 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 50,647 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 43,473 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 35,165 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 28,334 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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A3 HFV is a 2009 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 A3 HFV, 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 HFV registered?

A3 HFV is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is A3 HFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 HFV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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