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AC02 ROM

2009 Audi A3

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

176,331 mi
Last recorded176,331 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC02 ROM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 176,331 miles

vehicle is undersealed

Pass 8 Nov 2024 165,527 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 165,523 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Missing Clip (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 151,438 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 129,745 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 108,081 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 93,596 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 73,809 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 65,871 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 61,582 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 56,657 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 52,664 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 47,752 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2013 40,400 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 33,488 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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AC02 ROM is a 2009 Audi A3 in White with a 1,896cc 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 AC02 ROM, 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 AC02 ROM registered?

AC02 ROM is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is AC02 ROM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC02 ROM 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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