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AD07 JLD

2009 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,340 mi
Last recorded133,340 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 JLD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 133,340 miles

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

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

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

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))

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

rear suspension components and subframe corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2024 131,516 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 127,271 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 123,544 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view And Upper (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And N/S/F REAR bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 119,599 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 119,599 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 114,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 109,569 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 105,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting bush is starting to separate at bonding. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to go off colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting bush is starting to separate at bonding. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 105,059 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp has corroded away at the bands and is insecure. (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper arm is not operating at all. (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding cannot rotate wheel by hand and cannot assess the wheel bearing. (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting bush is starting to separate at bonding. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to go off colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting bush is starting to separate at bonding. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 100,632 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear boot full .unable to check stucture

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 99,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 84,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,856 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 41,672 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 28,600 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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AD07 JLD is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AD07 JLD, 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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AD07 JLD is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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