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A4 AFD

2009 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

66,641 mi
Last recorded66,641 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 AFD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 66,641 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 65,793 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 65,004 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 65,004 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 64,491 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 63,137 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 61,934 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 61,551 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 57,153 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 55,640 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 52,849 miles

TYRES ON FRONT OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE HAVE TEAD WEAR AND ARE BOTH CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 7 Oct 2015 51,494 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 49,179 miles

both front tyres wearing on iner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2013 45,365 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 42,947 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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A4 AFD is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A4 AFD, 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 A4 AFD registered?

A4 AFD is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 24 October 2009.

Is A4 AFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 AFD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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