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A3 TXL

2009 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,519 mi
Last recorded97,519 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 97,519 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 95,146 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 89,977 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 78,065 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inside tread

raised letter number plates fitted front and rear

Pass 7 Jul 2022 72,996 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2022 72,995 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

3 D letter number plates fitted front and back

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2021 66,242 miles

Nearside Front Inner traces of grease on cv boot but no hole in boot can be found

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2020 59,377 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 57,008 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 55,230 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 52,413 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 52,377 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked Inside edge (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 46,341 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 39,821 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,043 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 29,052 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 23,484 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 19,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 TXL is a 2009 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TXL, 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 TXL registered?

A3 TXL is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 19 March 2009.

Is A3 TXL safe to buy?

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