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A3 PXO

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,578 mi
Last recorded126,578 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 PXO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 126,578 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 117,774 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 117,738 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 109,509 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 101,243 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 101,243 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel go to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested no brake (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 94,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 80,968 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 80,957 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 73,323 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 54,711 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f outer cv boots have a slight leak of grease

Pass 29 Dec 2017 50,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre small cut in outer side wall

Fail 28 Dec 2017 50,239 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre small cut in outer side wall

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 44,065 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2016 44,065 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2015 36,825 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 30,509 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 23,687 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 14,695 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 PXO is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 PXO registered?

A3 PXO is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is A3 PXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 PXO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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